What happens if someone is suspended from work?

Suspension of an employee means keeping an employee away from work-place temporarily for reasons of discipline. However, the suspension does not mean removal from service of employment. During the suspension period, the employee cannot perform duty till the claim is resolved.

How long can an employee be suspended without pay?

The employer determines how many days the employee will be on unpaid suspension and informs him or her. Both the employer and the employee know exactly how long the person will be out and unpaid, and when that employee will return to work.

When does an employer want to suspend an employee?

The third type of suspension occurs when an employer wants to remove the employee from the workplace immediately and investigate to determine whether termination is appropriate, but does not want to pay the employee during the suspension.

What do you need to know about being suspended from work?

The key points to note are: 1.You should only be suspended if it is appropriate to do so in the circumstances. This means that the Employer must have sufficient grounds to justify suspending you. There must be an allegation of serious misconduct, or a risk to the business or a risk to the integrity of the investigation if you remain at work.

Can a person be suspended while an investigation is taking place?

Often disciplinary procedures will contain a provision enabling the employer to suspend an individual, with pay, while an investigation takes place into allegations of misconduct. However, employers should not suspend you without considering whether suspensionis really necessary and without discussing the alternatives with you.

How often do you have to suspend an employee?

Check to ensure that suspension and procedures regarding suspension are included in your disciplinary policy; 3. Review employee suspensions in writing at least every fortnight. For good employee relations I recommend at least every week; 4. Seek advice before suspending an employee if you are unsure about the justification for suspension.

The employer determines how many days the employee will be on unpaid suspension and informs him or her. Both the employer and the employee know exactly how long the person will be out and unpaid, and when that employee will return to work.

Can a company suspend you for any reason?

However, employers should not suspend you without considering whether suspensionis really necessary and without discussing the alternatives with you. Also, any period of suspension should be for the minimum period possible, and should be kept under review.

What to do when an employee is suspended from work?

If you reach a decision that suspension is no longer required, or the investigation has been completed and the employee may return to work, meet with the employee to confirm your decision. Employees often find returning to work after a suspension challenging, so you will need to approach things sensitively.