Suspension Work Sheet
For:
Prepared By:
Done Date

Action Steps

Notify the supervisor/manager of the person being suspended, keeping in mind that information/reasons are to be given on a need-to-know basis only
Inform payroll, if leave without pay, make arrangements to suspend pay and if a pay period occurs during suspension, send paycheck to employee at home (whether suspension with or without pay, you will need to get the employee's check to him/her if a paycheck is issued during this time).
Change security codes (building access, computer, other) if warranted.
Get from employee company credit cards, keys, company vehicle, give employee any personal belongings in the workplace.
Be prepared for questions from other employees.
Prepare documentation - potential for workers' compensation, unemployment, wrongful termination, tort (libel, slander, defamation) claims.
Notify security. If you think the suspended employee has the potential for violence, revenge, consult a risk assessment professional to assess the possibility of violence. Contact law enforcement agency; take recommended action.
Contact the employee who was harassed and state that appropriate action has been taken and that for reasons of privacy and confidentiality, details will not be provided.
Encourage employees to contact you if they have questions, concerns, or encounter further harassment or retaliation of any kind.