Suspension During an Investigation

There may be circumstances where it is appropriate to suspend an employee from work while allegations of misconduct are investigated.However, suspension should not be an automatic response to allegations of misconduct, even where these are serious. It should only be considered where there is a reasonable justification for doing so, and alternatives should always be explored. Suspension can present risks (see below).Suspension is not a disciplinary sanction and does not mean that a decision has been made about whether the employee has done anything wrong.When Might Suspension Be Appropriate?Suspension may be appropriate where allowing the employee to remain at work could present a genuine risk to the business, other employees or the investigation itself.For example:There are serious…