Suspension from work on medical grounds
An employer has a duty to take all reasonable steps to ensure the health and safety of employees. This means they can suspend an employee from work if they think he/she may be at particular risk.
An employee does not have the right to paid suspension on medical grounds if, for example:
- they are not an employee (for example, an independent contractor, agency worker or freelancer)
- they unreasonably refuse other suitable work offered by the employer
- they don’t meet any reasonable requirements an employer may have to make sure the employee is available for other/alternative work when required.