Precautionary suspension
A temporary workplace suspension used while an employer investigates allegations or manages workplace risk before a final disciplinary outcome.
Definition
Precautionary suspension should be checked against the suspension letter, reasons given, whether it is with pay, investigation timeline, disciplinary notice, workplace policy, prejudice to the employee, consistency, and whether the suspension has become punitive or unreasonably long. It is different from dismissal, but it can become part of an unfair labour practice or dismissal dispute.
Key takeaways
A temporary workplace suspension used while an employer investigates allegations or manages workplace risk before a final disciplinary outcome.
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What does Precautionary suspension mean?
A temporary workplace suspension used while an employer investigates allegations or manages workplace risk before a final disciplinary outcome.
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