Q&A

Under what condition may the contractor suspend work terminate contract?

Under what condition may the contractor suspend work terminate contract?

The Contractor may request the Owner to suspend work if the suspension is necessary for the proper execution of the Work or by reason of weather or other conditions which affect the safety of the works and the laborers (26.01).

Is there termination of employment during suspension of business operations?

There is no termination of employment during the bona fide suspension of business operations.

What does it mean when an employee is suspended from work?

Suspension of work may also be attributable to the bona fide suspension of an undertaking. To the employer, this may be contractual obligations with clients, partners, or affiliates for which an employee is assigned or designated.

When does the right to suspension come to an end?

Suspension Arises under: • Contract; • Legislation – e.g. section 112 of HGCRA 1996. Right to suspend is based on defined grounds (e.g. full payment). A written notice being served, and identifying the grounds. Right comes to an end if the default is made good (e.g. payment is made). A further notice is usually required to terminate the contract.

Do you take annual leave if you are suspended from work?

However, the purpose of suspension is to allow a reasonable investigation to take place (during which, it may be expected that the employee attend a disciplinary hearing). Therefore, it is not recommended that an employee take annual leave throughout the entirety of their suspension.

What happens when an employee is suspended from work?

The employer should remove the risks and if this cannot be done then the employer should look into alternative options. Suspension should be the last resort and should only be applied if the risk cannot be removed. During a period of suspension, employees should receive their full pay and benefits.

Can you take annual leave while on suspension?

Therefore, it is not recommended that an employee take annual leave throughout the entirety of their suspension. Employees can always cancel pre-booked annual leave if it coincides with a disciplinary investigation; as long as they give the requisite notice.

What happens to your personal information during suspension?

Suspension should also be kept under review. All personal information collected during the suspension procedure must be processed in accordance with your Data protection policy and employee privacy notice – a statement describing how you collect, use, retain and disclose personal information. What happens during suspension?

Can a employee take a holiday during a suspension?

An employee can take holiday during a period of suspension. However, the purpose of suspension is to allow a reasonable investigation to take place (during which, it may be expected that the employee attend a disciplinary hearing). Therefore, it is not recommended that an employee take annual leave throughout…