How to Appeal

After review and any necessary proceedings the Maryland Public Employee Relations Board (PERB) issues a decision and employees may appeal for reconsideration.

Who Can Appeal?

Anyone who has received a decision, in any form, from the Maryland Public Employee Relations Board (PERB)  have the right to appeal that decision under ​Title 10, Subtitle 2 of State Government Article, Annotated Code of MD Sec 10-222, and ​Maryland Rules 7-201  et. seq.
 

Maryland Rule 7-202 requires the appeal to be done by a petition for judicial review to a Maryland Circuit Court. Rule 7-202 even provides the caption to use for such a petition.

The decision may be reviewed  - PDFat a hearing conducted by the Maryland Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH). OAH is not a court.  If you disagree with the outcome of a final administrative decision made by OAH or another state agency, you can ask a circuit court to review that decision.

Legal Representation for Appeals

PERB is administrative only. PERB is not permitted to provide legal guidance or information beyond providing the text of the law.

There are attorneys that provide legal representation for appeals. Find an appellate attorney by contacting the area’s bar association. Find a complete list and links through the Maryland State Bar Association or Maryland Pro Bono Resource Center. Pro bono departments may be able to provide legal advice at reduced rates.