Administrative Leave

/ˌædmɪnɪˈstreɪtɪv liːv/

Definitions

  1. (n.) Temporary leave from work granted to an employee, typically with pay, often pending investigation or administrative action.
    The employee was placed on administrative leave during the internal investigation.

Forms

  • administrative leave

Commentary

Administrative leave is commonly used to separate an employee temporarily without prejudice while a workplace issue is addressed.

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