HR Glossary
What is Suspension?
A temporary removal of an employee from their duties, typically with pay, while a workplace investigation is conducted or as a disciplinary penalty for misconduct.
Why it matters in hiring
Suspension comes up whenever teams compare candidates, set policy or report on people data. Getting the definition right keeps decisions consistent, which is the same reason springhire scores every applicant against the same criteria rather than on impression.
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