Suspension Protocol - June 2026
In this section
- 9. Sickness absence during suspension
- 10. Maternity leave during suspension
- 11. Annual leave
- 12. Medical suspension
- 13. Ensuring Equality of Opportunity
- 14.1. APPENDIX 1 - Suspension Checklist for Managers
- 14.2. APPENDIX 2 - Employee Conduct - Guidance for Employees Who Have Been Suspended
- 14.3. APPENDIX 3 - Liaison Officer/Contact Officer
12. Medical suspension
The line manager must ensure that in cases where there is doubt over the fitness of an employee to work that advice is sought from Occupational Health and a HR Business Partner before a decision to suspend is made, and in line with the Sickness Absence Policy.
Before returning to work following medical suspension the employee will be referred to the Occupational Health Unit. The employee is expected to co-operate fully with any request to attend for any health assessments.