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MD. State Personnel and Pensions Code Ann. §  2-515.2 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Personnel and Pensions|Division I - State Personnel|Title 2 - State Employment Generally|Subtitle 5 - Health and Welfare Benefits Program|Section 2-515.2 - Participation of Board in Program

    (a)    The Maryland Small Business Retirement Savings Board may enroll and participate in the Program as a satellite organization.    (b)    The Board shall:        (1)    pay to the State the total costs resulting from the participation of its employees in the Program and a monthly administrative fee determined by the Secretary; and        (2)    determine the extent to which the Board will subsidize participation of its employees in the Program.
MD. State Personnel and Pensions Code Ann. §  2-516 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Personnel and Pensions|Division I - State Personnel|Title 2 - State Employment Generally|Subtitle 5 - Health and Welfare Benefits Program|Section 2-516 - State Employees and Retirees Health and Welfare Benefits Fund

    (a)    In this section, “Fund” means the State Employees and Retirees Health and Welfare Benefits Fund established under this section.    (b)    (1)    A special reserve fund is established to retain certain State revenues and State general and special funds for the purpose of funding the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program established under this subtitle.        (2)    The Fund is a continuing, nonlapsing fund that is not subject to § 7–302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.        (3)    The Treasurer shall separately hold and the Comptroller shall account for the Fund.        (4)    (i)    The Fund shall be invested and reinvested in the same manner as other State funds.            (ii)    Any investment earnings shall be credited to the Fund.    (c)    The Fund consists of money appropriated for State Employee and Retiree Health Insurance or authorized to be transferred to that purpose in the State budget.    (d)    (1)    Except as otherwise provided in this section, the Fund shall be retained in reserve and may not be spent for any purpose.        (2)    Subject to the budget amendment procedure provided for in § 7–209 of the State Finance and Procurement Article, money credited to the Fund may be used only for the purpose of funding the State costs of the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program.
MD. State Personnel and Pensions Code Ann. §  2-517 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Personnel and Pensions|Division I - State Personnel|Title 2 - State Employment Generally|Subtitle 5 - Health and Welfare Benefits Program|Section 2-517 - Information From and Liability of Health Insurance Carriers

    (a)    In this section, “carrier” means:        (1)    a health insurer;        (2)    a nonprofit health service plan;        (3)    a health maintenance organization; and        (4)    a dental plan organization.    (b)    This section does not apply to a fixed indemnity health insurance policy or contract if the premiums are paid solely by an individual.    (c)    (1)    A carrier shall provide, at the request of the Department, information about individuals who are eligible for benefits under the Program or are Program recipients so that the Department may determine whether the individual is receiving health care coverage from the carrier and the nature of that coverage.        (2)    A carrier shall provide the information required under this subsection in a manner prescribed by the Department, in accordance with the standard data elements for standard transactions required under 42 U.S.C. § 1320d–4 as adopted by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.    (d)    A carrier shall accept the Program’s right of recovery and the assignment to the Program of any right of an individual or other entity to payment from the carrier for an item or service for which payment has been made under the Program if the carrier has a legal obligation to make payment for the item or service.    (e)    A carrier may not reject, deny, limit, cancel, refuse to renew, increase the rates of, affect the terms or conditions of, or otherwise affect a health insurance policy or contract for a reason based wholly or partly on:        (1)    the eligibility of an individual to receive benefits under the Program; or        (2)    the receipt by an individual of benefits under the Program.
MD. State Personnel and Pensions Code Ann. §  2-601 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Personnel and Pensions|Division I - State Personnel|Title 2 - State Employment Generally|Subtitle 6 - Reinstatements to State Employment|Section 2-601 - Reinstatement to State Employment

    (a)    Except as provided for in subsection (c)(2) of this section, a former nontemporary State employee who returns to State employment in a position in the State Personnel Management System within 3 years from separation is reinstated.    (b)    A reinstated State employee shall have unused accumulated sick leave restored.    (c)    (1)    A former nontemporary employee who is reinstated in a position in the State Personnel Management System shall receive credit for time employed before separation for the purpose of determining the employee's:            (i)    step in the pay grade applicable to the employee's class;            (ii)    rate of annual leave accrual; and            (iii)    seniority rights.        (2)    A former nontemporary State employee who returns to a position in an independent personnel system in accordance with the reinstatement provisions of that system shall receive benefits allowed by that personnel system.
MD. State Personnel and Pensions Code Ann. §  2-701 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Personnel and Pensions|Division I - State Personnel|Title 2 - State Employment Generally|Subtitle 7 - Reinstatement of Veterans|Section 2-701 - "Returning Veteran" Defined

    In this subtitle, “returning veteran”:         (1)    means an individual who left State employment to perform military service in the armed forces of the United States and who seeks reinstatement to State employment; and        (2)    does not include an individual who left State employment while serving as a temporary employee.
MD. State Personnel and Pensions Code Ann. §  2-702 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Personnel and Pensions|Division I - State Personnel|Title 2 - State Employment Generally|Subtitle 7 - Reinstatement of Veterans|Section 2-702 - Scope of Subtitle

    This subtitle applies to all units in the Executive, Judicial, and Legislative branches of State government, including any unit with an independent personnel system.
MD. State Personnel and Pensions Code Ann. §  2-703 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Personnel and Pensions|Division I - State Personnel|Title 2 - State Employment Generally|Subtitle 7 - Reinstatement of Veterans|Section 2-703 - Eligibility Criteria Generally

    (a)    A returning veteran who was inducted into the armed forces is eligible for reinstatement under this subtitle if the veteran:        (1)    performed military service of a nature and length that meet the requirements of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994, 38 U.S.C. § 4301 et seq., and any subsequent federal law governing reemployment of a returning veteran;        (2)    received a certificate of satisfactory completion of military service; and        (3)    except as otherwise provided in § 2-704 of this subtitle, submits an application for reinstatement within 90 days after the veteran is discharged from that military service.    (b)    A returning veteran who enlisted in the armed forces is eligible for reinstatement under this subtitle if the veteran:        (1)    performed military service of a nature and length that meet the requirements of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994, 38 U.S.C. § 4301 et seq., and any subsequent federal law governing reemployment of a returning veteran;        (2)    was released from service under honorable conditions; and        (3)    except as otherwise provided in § 2-704 of this subtitle, submits an application for reinstatement within 90 days after the end of the enlistment period.    (c)    A returning veteran who was called to active military duty in the armed forces is eligible for reinstatement under this subtitle if the veteran:        (1)    performed military service of a nature and length that meet the requirements of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994, 38 U.S.C. § 4301 et seq., and any subsequent federal law governing reemployment of a returning veteran;        (2)    was relieved from active duty under honorable conditions; and        (3)    except as otherwise provided in § 2-704 of this subtitle, submits an application for reinstatement within 90 days after the veteran is relieved from that duty.
MD. State Personnel and Pensions Code Ann. §  2-704 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Personnel and Pensions|Division I - State Personnel|Title 2 - State Employment Generally|Subtitle 7 - Reinstatement of Veterans|Section 2-704 - Application by Hospitalized Veteran

    An otherwise eligible returning veteran who was hospitalized at the time of discharge, end of enlistment, or relief from active duty may apply for reinstatement if:         (1)    the application is submitted within 90 days after the returning veteran is discharged from the hospital; and        (2)    the hospitalization does not last more than 1 year from the date of discharge, end of enlistment, or relief from active duty.
MD. State Personnel and Pensions Code Ann. §  2-705 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Personnel and Pensions|Division I - State Personnel|Title 2 - State Employment Generally|Subtitle 7 - Reinstatement of Veterans|Section 2-705 - Right to Reinstatement

    (a)    A returning veteran who meets the requirements of this subtitle shall be reinstated:        (1)    to the class previously held by the returning veteran within the principal department or other independent unit in which the returning veteran had been employed; or        (2)    to a position of equal responsibilities, qualifications, and rate of pay.    (b)    If, because of a disability sustained during military service, a returning veteran is not qualified to perform the duties of the position that the veteran previously held, the returning veteran shall be reinstated to a position that:        (1)    has duties that the veteran is qualified to perform; and        (2)    provides the rate of pay, seniority, and status that are the same as or as similar as the circumstances of the case allow to those of the position previously held by the veteran.    (c)    Subsections (a) and (b) of this section need not be implemented if the circumstances in State government have changed to the extent that implementation is impossible or unreasonable.
MD. State Personnel and Pensions Code Ann. §  2-706 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Personnel and Pensions|Division I - State Personnel|Title 2 - State Employment Generally|Subtitle 7 - Reinstatement of Veterans|Section 2-706 - Reinstatement Benefits

    (a)    A returning veteran who is reinstated under this subtitle is entitled to start at the salary and rate of leave accrual that the veteran would have attained if employment with this State had been continuous.    (b)    In calculating seniority, status, and length of State employment of a returning veteran who is reinstated under this subtitle, the period from the day the veteran entered military service to the day that the veteran is reinstated shall be added to the period of the veteran’s State employment.    (c)    A returning veteran who is reinstated under this subtitle is entitled to:        (1)    all benefits and privileges, including rate of pay, that result from the additional seniority and status credited under subsection (b) of this section;        (2)    pension and retirement rights as determined under Title 38, Subtitle 1 of this article; and        (3)    any service status that the veteran had when the veteran entered military service, with adjustments to reflect the additional seniority credited under subsection (b) of this section.    (d)    A returning veteran who is reinstated to a position under this subtitle may not be discharged from that position within 1 year after reinstatement without substantial cause and, if the position is a skilled service or professional service position, with the exception of special appointments, only for the reasons and in the manner provided for skilled service or professional service employees.
MD. State Personnel and Pensions Code Ann. §  2-707 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Personnel and Pensions|Division I - State Personnel|Title 2 - State Employment Generally|Subtitle 7 - Reinstatement of Veterans|Section 2-707 - Reinstatement of Reservists

    (a)    A member of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States is eligible for the reinstatement rights and benefits specified in §§ 2–705 and 2–706(a), (b), and (c) of this subtitle if the reservist:        (1)    performed active duty for training of a nature and length that meet the requirements for eligibility under Title 38 U.S.C. § 4301 et seq.;        (2)    was released from that duty after satisfactory service; and        (3)    except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, submits an application for reinstatement within 31 days after the reservist was released from that duty.    (b)    An otherwise eligible member of a reserve component who was hospitalized at the time the reservist was scheduled to be released from active duty for training may apply for reinstatement if:        (1)    the application is submitted within 31 days after the reservist is discharged from the hospital; and        (2)    the hospitalization:            (i)    is connected to the reservist’s active duty for training; and            (ii)    does not last more than 1 year from the date on which the reservist was scheduled to be released from that duty.    (c)    A member of a reserve component who is reinstated to a position under this section may not be discharged from that position within 6 months after reinstatement without substantial cause and, if the position is a skilled service or professional service position, with the exception of special appointments, only for the reasons and in the manner provided for skilled service or professional service employees.
MD. State Personnel and Pensions Code Ann. §  2-801 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Personnel and Pensions|Division I - State Personnel|Title 2 - State Employment Generally|Subtitle 8 - Hiring Prohibitions|Section 2-801 - Individuals Terminated With Prejudice

    (a)    This section applies to all units in the Executive, Judicial, and Legislative branches of State government, including any unit with an independent personnel system.    (b)    An appointing authority may not hire an individual who has been terminated with prejudice from State service.
MD. State Personnel and Pensions Code Ann. §  3-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Personnel and Pensions|Division I - State Personnel|Title 3 - Collective Bargaining|Subtitle 1 - Definitions and General Provisions|Section 3-101 - Definitions

    (a)    In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Board” means:        (1)    with regard to any matter relating to employees of any of the units of State government described in § 3–102(a)(1)(i) through (iv) and (vi) through (x) of this subtitle and employees described in § 3–102(a)(2) of this subtitle, the State Labor Relations Board; and        (2)    with regard to any matter relating to employees of any State institution of higher education described in § 3–102(a)(1)(v) of this subtitle, the State Higher Education Labor Relations Board.    (c)    “Collective bargaining” means:        (1)    good faith negotiations by authorized representatives of employees and their employer with the intention of:            (i)    1.    reaching an agreement about wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment; and                2.    incorporating the terms of the agreement in a written memorandum of understanding or other written understanding; or            (ii)    clarifying terms and conditions of employment;        (2)    administration of terms and conditions of employment; or        (3)    the voluntary adjustment of a dispute or disagreement between authorized representatives of employees and their employer that arises under a memorandum of understanding or other written understanding.    (d)    “Employee organization” means a labor or other organization in which State employees participate and that has as one of its primary purposes representing employees.    (e)    “Exclusive representative” means an employee organization that has been certified by the Board as an exclusive representative under Subtitle 4 of this title.    (f)    “President” means:        (1)    with regard to a constituent institution, as defined in § 12-101 of the Education Article, the president of the constituent institution;        (2)    with regard to a center or institute, as those terms are defined in § 12-101 of the Education Article, the president of the center or institute;        (3)    with regard to the University System of Maryland Office, the Chancellor of the University System of Maryland; and        (4)    with regard to Morgan State University, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, and Baltimore City Community College, the president of the institution.    (g)    “System institution” means:        (1)    a constituent institution, as defined in § 12-101 of the Education Article;        (2)    a center or institute, as those terms are defined in § 12-101 of the Education Article; and        (3)    the University System of Maryland Office.
MD. State Personnel and Pensions Code Ann. §  3-103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Personnel and Pensions|Division I - State Personnel|Title 3 - Collective Bargaining|Subtitle 1 - Definitions and General Provisions|Section 3-103 - Construction With Article Iii, 52 of Maryland Constitution

    This title and any agreement under this title do not limit or otherwise interfere with the powers of the Governor or the Maryland General Assembly under Article III, § 52 of the Maryland Constitution.
MD. State Personnel and Pensions Code Ann. §  3-201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Personnel and Pensions|Division I - State Personnel|Title 3 - Collective Bargaining|Subtitle 2 - State Labor Relations Board|Section 3-201 - Established

    There is a State Labor Relations Board established as an independent unit of State government.
MD. State Personnel and Pensions Code Ann. §  3-202 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Personnel and Pensions|Division I - State Personnel|Title 3 - Collective Bargaining|Subtitle 2 - State Labor Relations Board|Section 3-202 - Membership

    (a)    The Board consists of the following five members:        (1)    one member appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate representing the public, who:            (i)    is not an officer or employee of the State or a State employee organization; and            (ii)    is not an elected official of the State or a State employee organization;        (2)    two members with knowledge of labor issues chosen from a list of candidates submitted by each exclusive representative, appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate, who:            (i)    are not officers or employees of the State or a State employee organization; and            (ii)    are known for objective and independent judgment; and        (3)    two members of the business community, appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate, who:            (i)    are not officers or employees of the State or a State employee organization; and            (ii)    are known for objective and independent judgment.    (b)    Before taking office, each member shall take the oath required by Article I, § 9 of the Maryland Constitution.    (c)    From among its members, the Board shall elect a chairman.    (d)    (1)    The term of a member is 6 years.        (2)    The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on July 1, 2006.        (3)    A vacancy shall be filled for an unexpired term in the same manner as an original appointment.        (4)    At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.        (5)    A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.    (e)    The Governor may remove a member only for incompetence or misconduct.    (f)    In making appointments to the Board, the Governor shall ensure, to the extent practicable, that:        (1)    the ratio of male to female members and the racial makeup of the Board is reflective of the general population of the State; and        (2)    each major geographic area of the State is represented on the Board.
MD. State Personnel and Pensions Code Ann. §  3-203 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Personnel and Pensions|Division I - State Personnel|Title 3 - Collective Bargaining|Subtitle 2 - State Labor Relations Board|Section 3-203 - Meetings

    (a)    (1)    A majority of the voting members shall constitute a quorum for:            (i)    the transaction of any business; or            (ii)    the exercise of any power or the performance of any duty authorized or imposed by law.        (2)    No formal action may be taken by the Board without the approval of a majority of the voting members of the Board.    (b)    The Board shall set the times and places of its meetings.    (c)    An appointed member of the Board is entitled to:        (1)    the compensation provided in the State budget; and        (2)    reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.
MD. State Personnel and Pensions Code Ann. §  3-204 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Personnel and Pensions|Division I - State Personnel|Title 3 - Collective Bargaining|Subtitle 2 - State Labor Relations Board|Section 3-204 - Executive Director

    (a)    (1)    The State Labor Relations Board, the Public School Labor Relations Board, and the State Higher Education Labor Relations Board jointly shall appoint an Executive Director of the boards.        (2)    The Executive Director:            (i)    is responsible to and serves at the pleasure of the boards; and            (ii)    is entitled to the salary provided in the State budget.    (b)    The Executive Director shall perform the duties that the boards assign, including:        (1)    operating the office of the boards; and        (2)    keeping the official records of the boards.    (c)    The Executive Director may hire any staff necessary to carry out the provisions of this subtitle.    (d)    (1)    With approval of the boards, the Executive Director may employ professional consultants.        (2)    Each professional consultant serves at the pleasure of the Executive Director.