Suspension During Workplace Investigations

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About Course

Suspending an employee while allegations are investigated can protect people and evidence, but it can also harm wellbeing, trust and reputation. Based on Acas guidance, this course explains when suspension may be justified, alternatives to consider, how to suspend fairly, pay and holiday, and how to keep suspension as short as possible.

Tutwoo is an independent learning provider. This course summarises Acas guidance for Great Britain as at October 2026. It is not legal advice.

What Will You Learn?

  • Decide whether suspension is genuinely necessary Consider practical alternatives first Suspend fairly, with clear communication and support Manage pay, contact and reviews during suspension

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • When suspension may be justified
  • Alternatives to suspension
  • Suspending fairly
  • During and after suspension

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

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