How do I give myself the right to suspend an employee?

Written employment agreements are your friend. You can give yourself the right to put your employees on administrative leave as part of investigations or disciplinary procedures, in accordance with your organization’s policies and practices. You can also give yourself the right to place employees on leave without pay as a disciplinary measure. With a written agreement in place, you can reserve the right to put employees on leave in accordance with the agreement, and not have to worry that it is a constructive dismissal.