I was placed on “administrative leave.” What is that?

Administrative leave is similar to a suspension, but while a suspension is disciplinary in nature, an administrative leave is not. You can be removed from the workplace and placed on administrative leave in situations such as during an investigation. During this time, your leave is an administrative leave as your employer assesses whether disciplinary action is required. In these circumstances, your removal from the workplace should not be described as a suspension, as that suggests that you have already been found guilty.