Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 7-701
This is the official text of Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 7-701, part of Maryland’s Code, State Personnel and Pensions — governs state employees and public pensions.
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§7–701.
Official statutory text
(a) In this title, “part-time employee” means an employee who works an average of 50% or more but less than 100% of the regular workweek.
(b) An individual who is a full-time employee who is qualified for or desires to be a full-time employee may not be required to accept part-time employment as a condition of continued or new State employment.
(c) An individual who is a part-time employee who is qualified for or desires to be a part-time employee may not be required to accept full-time employment as a condition of continued or new State employment.
(d) (1) In accordance with regulations adopted by the Secretary, a part-time employee is entitled to receive all employment rights, privileges, and benefits that are normally available to a full-time employee in a similar position with a similar grade and length of service.
(2) Benefits shall be prorated in proportion to the number of hours employed.
(b) An individual who is a full-time employee who is qualified for or desires to be a full-time employee may not be required to accept part-time employment as a condition of continued or new State employment.
(c) An individual who is a part-time employee who is qualified for or desires to be a part-time employee may not be required to accept full-time employment as a condition of continued or new State employment.
(d) (1) In accordance with regulations adopted by the Secretary, a part-time employee is entitled to receive all employment rights, privileges, and benefits that are normally available to a full-time employee in a similar position with a similar grade and length of service.
(2) Benefits shall be prorated in proportion to the number of hours employed.
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