Suspension From Work
As an employee, you do not want such a thing as suspension from work to ever happen to you. You may never face the possibility of being suspended from work. If you carry out your work well and follow all the rules and regulations, you have no fear of this ever happening. But what if, say, something happen that results in your being suspended from work? What can you do? Existing law and the terms and conditions of employment govern your working relationship with your employer. This includes work suspension. Read through you appointment letter. And go through the Employee Handbook and the Company's Disciplinary Rules and Regulations. If there are none given to you before this, inquire from the Human Resource department. Obtain copies of the relevant legislation and try to understand them. Get advice if you are not sure. Look for a lawyer having expertise in industrial relations and other relevant legislation. Subject to the wordings of the relevant legislation and the company rules and regulations, there is a specified duration during which you are under suspension. This is usually two weeks, with or without pay. The suspension is not a punishment or a finding that you are guilty or in the wrong. The time is required by your employer to gather all relevant information. Your employer cannot just terminate your service without justification. After gathering the information needed, your employer may conclude that there is no case against you or issue a show cause letter in compliance with the law of natural justice. Always aim to avoid circumstances that can strain your relationship with your employer. If not, there may come a time when your employer is forced to issue a suspension from work letter to you. Check out how a suspension letter looks like. Privacy Policy
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