Suspension from work | Acas

Suspension is when an employer tells an employee to temporarily stop carrying out work.

An employer should only suspend someone if it's needed. For example:

suspending an employee while they carry out an investigation, if it's a serious situation and there's no alternative
medical suspension or pregnancy suspension to protect an employee's health and safety

Suspension during an investigation

The steps an employer should take, including deciding if suspension is needed and considering alternatives.

How to check health and safety risks for a pregnant employee, and when to consider suspension.

How your employer should protect your health and safety during your pregnancy, and when they might need to suspend you.

The law on medical suspension, and how it applies to working with dangerous chemicals, lead or radiation.