Can you work if you are suspended?

7th May 2019. If you are suspended from work due to alleged disciplinary matters, it is naturally a concerning time for you. You will not usually be permitted to work or attend work premises, nor have contact with colleagues or customers which may make you feel isolated.

What happens when an employee gets suspended?

A suspended employee remains in your employment but does not attend your place of work or engage in any work from home. In most circumstances, the employee should be paid in full and receive the same benefits during a period of suspension.

Is suspension a disciplinary action?

Suspension is often part of an organisation’s disciplinary procedure, to allow an investigation to take place. Employees can be suspended for medical or health and safety reasons. You remain an employee and your employment rights continue while you are suspended.

Do you get paid if suspended from work?

Pay during suspension An employee suspended due to a serious allegation of misconduct must receive their full pay unless they are not willing or able to attend work (for example because they are ill) or there is a clear contractual right for an employer to suspend without pay or benefits.

What is the difference between suspended and terminated?

Suspension means the employee still has a job, and discharge or termination means she does not.

What happens when an employee is suspended from work?

You will probably not know, at least at the outset, the precise duration of the suspension. Furthermore, your employer will still usually require you to be available to attend any investigation meeting or answer work queries during your suspension. What does the law say about suspending employees?

Can a suspension of an employee be kept confidential?

Suspension should be kept confidential as far as reasonably possible. Mezey v South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust, where the court of Appeal decided that the courts could issue an interim injunction to restrain suspension.

What should I do if my employer suspends me?

Your employer should give you a clear reason for the suspension and explain what other options have been explored instead of suspension. If you are suspended because of allegations against you, you are entitled to know what the allegations are.

Can a suspended employee get an alternative job?

In these situations, your employer can offer you an alternative job that reduces the risk, even if this is not stated in your contract. If this alternative job is reasonable, you cannot choose to be suspended instead.