Best practice for employers
Suspension at work
Suspending an employee from work is a step employers often take in situations of misconduct or disciplinary issues but it can cause wide ranging issues
June 2, 2026
Suspending an employee from work is a step employers often take in situations of misconduct or disciplinary issues but it can cause wide ranging issues
In any workplace, maintaining professional standards and a safe, productive environment is paramount. Employers set clear expectations for behaviour …
When faced with a disciplinary situation or allegation you may decide that it is necessary to suspend an employee during the process, however you should ensure
Deciding whether or not to suspend an employee is a decision which should not be taken lightly and can have significant repercussions if the process is …
Regardless of whether the allegations are serious, or the right to suspend is expressly included in the contract, employers need to pause to consider whether suspension is the right thing to do or if it can be avoided.
Employers often use suspension as part of a process of undertaking an investigation into misconduct, complaints or allegations against an employee. If the complaints are considered sufficiently serious, it may be necessary to stop the employee from working whilst the matter is investigated.
