Common use of Suspensions Pending Investigation Clause in Contracts

Suspensions Pending Investigation. The Sheriff or his/her designated representative may suspend an employee pending investigation for up to five (5) business days (Monday - Friday, excluding Holidays). If the investigation discloses that the employee did not commit the alleged offenses, he/she shall not suffer any loss of pay or benefits while on suspension. The time limitations provided for in the Grievance Procedure set forth in this Agreement shall not begin to run, nor shall any grievance be processed or filed, until the employee receives notification of what disciplinary action, if any, will be imposed as a result of the suspension pending investigation. The Employer will give a written statement to the employee suspended pending investigation and to the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or his/her Alternate setting forth in general terms the reasons for the suspension pending investigation. Under special limited circumstances warranting an investigation, an employee under investigation may be placed on inactive status but remain on the payroll, as determined by the Sheriff or his/her designated representative.