Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Subtitle 02 - TRANSPORTATION SERVICE HUMAN RESOURCES SYSTEM
Chapter 11.02.08 - Disciplinary Action
Section 11.02.08.01 - General
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 6, March 22, 2024
A. In the case of Career Service employees, disciplinary action may include, as appropriate:
B. Before imposing any disciplinary action, the appointing authority or designated representative shall:
C. Before a Career Service employee may be disciplined for performance-related reasons, the appointing authority or designee shall:
D. An appointing authority or designated representative may impose any disciplinary action for a Career Service employee no later than 30 days after the appointing authority or designated representative acquires knowledge of the misconduct for which the disciplinary action is imposed. The 30-day period includes the time necessary for the appointing authority or designated representative to conduct its investigation and meet the other requirements in §B of this regulation.
E. The appointing authority or a designated representative and an employee may agree to hold a disciplinary action in abeyance for a period not to exceed 18 months in order to permit an employee to improve conduct or performance.
F. Disciplinary action is not allowed because of the religious or political opinions or affiliations of any employee, or because of the failure to contribute to any fund.
G. Police Officers.