§ 12-101
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§12–101.
(a)In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)“Employer” means one or more of the following:
(1)an employee’s appointing authority;
(2)an employee’s principal unit; or
(3)the Department of Budget and Management.
(c)“Exclusive representative” has the meaning stated in § 3–101 of this article.
(1)“Grievance” means a dispute between an employee and the employee’s employer about the interpretation of and application to the employee of:
(i)a personnel policy or regulation adopted by the Secretary;
(ii)any other policy or regulation over which management has control; or
(iii)any term or condition of a memorandum of understanding between the State and the exclusive representative.
(2)“Grievance” does not include a dispute about:
(i)a pay grade or range for a class;
(ii)the amount or the effective date of a statewide pay increase;
(iii)the establishment of a class;
(iv)the assignment of a class to a service category;
(v)the establishment of classification standards;
(vi)a mid–year performance appraisal; or
(vii)an oral reprimand or counseling.