What does a suspended investigation mean?

Suspension at work usually happens when the employer believes that the employee has engaged in certain activities that require an investigation before the worker faces termination. In many suspension situations, the worker is able to acquire payment or backpay if he or she keeps the job after the investigation ceases.

How long can suspension from work last?

Medical or health & safety related: If an employee has to take time off due to a hazard to their health, then you can suspend them for up to 26 weeks (it can be longer than this, but the employee won’t receive any pay after that period).

Are there any cases of employees being suspended during investigations?

One recent case that addressed the issue of suspensions during investigations, is Filice v. Complex Services Inc. This involved a security shift supervisor at a casino. In that case, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission Enforcement Unit found discrepancies regarding lost and found logs, involving that employee’s entries.

When is suspended from work is a reason necessary?

Suspended from Work – Is a Reason Necessary? Suspension at work usually happens when the employer believes that the employee has engaged in certain activities that require an investigation before the worker faces termination.

Can a suspended employee be paid for lost time?

And one last note: Suspensions for investigations are generally unpaid. But I will often advise clients to keep the investigation short, and if the allegations are unsubstantiated, to pay the employee for the lost time. The reader talks about non-responsiveness after being suspended. That could be the case here, but we don’t know for sure.

What to do if employee is suspended during disciplinary proceedings?

It is also important to consider alternatives to suspension, maybe moving the individual to a different area of the organisation or allowing them to working from home for a period of time, whilst the investigation is carried out but this will all depend of the size of the organisation.

What happens to an employee during a suspension?

During the period of suspension, the employee’s contractual rights and obligations under the contract of employment continue. An employee should be suspended with full pay pending the outcome of an investigation or disciplinary process.

What’s the purpose of a suspension letter pending investigation?

It only serves as a notification to keep the employee away from tampering evidence or influencing witnesses during the investigation. The employee may restore the dignified status, after the investigation even if he/she has been issued a suspension letter earlier.