What is the difference between a suspension and administrative leave?

Administrative leave and suspensions are similar – when you place an employee on either, they are removed from the workplace. However, their nature is different in that administrative leaves are not disciplinary in nature, while suspensions are. We always recommend referring to employees who are removed from the workplace as being on administrative leave to avoid suggesting that they have already been found guilty of misconduct. This is important in situations where you are investigating an employee, as they should be on administrative leave while their conduct is assessed to determine whether disciplinary action is required.