Step 3: Stand Down

At times it may be appropriate to stand down an employee, with or without pay, pending the final outcome of the matter. The employee is required to remain available for discussions on the issue.

Stand Down on pay may be appropriate where:

• There is an allegation of serious misconduct, as a result of which you lack confidence in the employee remaining in the workplace.
• The initial explanation of the employee is not fully satisfactory, but is sufficient to warrant further explanation or investigation.
• The employee needs to be removed from a situation where an offence may have taken place.
• The employee needs to cool off.
• It is necessary to remove concern over the employee's competence pending the investigation. 
  
  

Note: The employee should be fully consulted about the stand down before you make your decision. Follow the Stand Down Procedure.

Confirm the stand-down with the Stand Down Letter.

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