(a) A complainant may be represented during the complaint process by any person the complainant chooses.
(b) (1) If a complainant fails to appeal a decision in accordance with this subtitle, the complainant is considered to have accepted the decision.
(2) A failure to decide a complaint in accordance with this subtitle is considered a denial from which an appeal may be made.
(c) Each party shall make every effort to resolve a complaint at the lowest level possible.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 5 - Employee Rights and Protections
Subtitle 2 - Equal Employment Opportunity Program in the Executive Branch of State Government
Section 5-202 - Program Established; Purpose; Eligibility
Section 5-203 - Election to Pursue Allegation Under Complaint Resolution Procedures
Section 5-204 - Duties of Secretary
Section 5-205 - Duties of Units
Section 5-207 - Fair Practices Officers and Equal Employment Opportunity Officers
Section 5-208 - Personnel Actions
Section 5-209 - Election of Procedures
Section 5-210 - Representation of Complainant; Finality of Decision; Resolution of Complaint
Section 5-211 - Filing of Complaint
Section 5-212 - Actions on Complaint