Faye D. Gaskin
Deputy State
Court Administrator
410-260-1257
Robert Bruchalski
Chief Information Officer,
Judicial Information Systems
410-260-1007
Louis G. Gieszl
Assistant State Court
Administrator, Programs
410-260-3547
Melinda K. Jensen, CPA
Assistant State Court
Administrator, Operations
410-260-1240
Stephane J. Latour
Managing Legal Counsel,
Internal Affairs
410-260-3453
Kelley E. O’Connor
Assistant State Court Administrator,
Government Relations & Public Affairs
410-260-1560
Stacey A. Saunders
Assistant State Court
Administrator, Judicial College
410-260-3549
August 25, 2020
Judiciary Employee
101 Court Street
Appeals, MD 12345
Dear Judiciary Employee:
Welcome to the Maryland Judiciary!
This letter is to confirm our offer and your acceptance of employment with the Maryland
Judiciary, in the Regular position of ___________ with the _____________. Your salary
offer is $___________ annually, which is contingent and subject to state funding allocation.
Your official start date is September 9, 2020.
Please complete and forward the Demographic Data Form (see attachment) to
send the document by this date, please contact Employment Services at 410-260-1731.
Required Paperwork:
Please visit the Maryland Judiciary New Employee Website at
http://www.mdcourts.gov/hr/neoindex to print the required orientation paperwork
prior to your start date, and bring the paperwork with you on the first day you report
to work. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identities and work authorizations
of all employees. This requirement applies to all individuals hired, regardless of race,
nationality or ethnicity. Therefore, you will need to bring to the orientation sufficient
documentation to complete the I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) form and
verification of dependents, if applicable. Under Federal Law, if you cannot produce
sufficient documentation to complete the I-9 within three days of your appointment date,
you may be subject to termination.
Onboarding:
You will receive a brief onboarding on your first day of work to ensure that all of the
necessary paperwork has been completed and that you have had the opportunity to review
the various benefits available to you as a Judiciary employee. On your first day of work,
please report to your normal work location, unless otherwise specified by your Supervisor.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS
MARYLAND JUDICIAL CENTER
187 HARRY S. TRUMAN PARKWAY
ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND 21401
Pamela Harris
State Court Administrator
410-260-1295
Orientation:
You will be required to complete the New Employee Orientation (NEO), which is offered
online. You will be automatically registered for the online NEO within your first five (5)
days of employment. It is required that the course be completed within your first 60 (sixty)
days of employment. Please see your supervisor for additional information.
A mandatory New Employee Technology Orientation (NETO) will be offered on your
second day of work. This comprehensive course provides a technical overview and hands-
on experience regarding the fundamental functionality of the software applications utilized
by the Maryland Judiciary. You will receive additional information regarding logistics for
NETO from your supervisor on your first day.
Please note that new employees are subject to a six-month probationary period, during
which time your performance will be reviewed. Although you will earn annual leave during
this six-month period, as a probationary employee you will not be permitted to use the leave
until that period is over. You will, however, be permitted to use any sick or personal leave
earned during the six-month period in accordance with Judiciary Human Resources policy.
Please note that during your probationary period, you are considered an “at-will” employee,
which means that either you or the Judiciary may terminate the employment relationship at
any time, with or without cause for any reason that is not illegal or unconstitutional.
This position is an exempt position and therefore not eligible to receive cash overtime
compensation in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act. However, per Judiciary
Human Resources policy, this position may be eligible to earn compensatory leave.
We look forward to having you as part of the Maryland Judiciary. If you have any
questions relative to your employment with the Maryland Judiciary, please contact the
Talent Acquisition Team at 410-260-6551.
Sincerely,
Joe Doe
Talent Acquisition Partner
cc: Suzie Smith, Hiring Manager
