The Employer's Guide to Suspensions

The employer’s guide to suspensions

Suspending someone is something most small businesses only face occasionally and, when it happens, it can feel uncomfortable, uncertain and high-risk.

• Is it the right step?
• What are the rules?
• How do you handle it without making the situation worse?

This free guide, The Employer’s Guide to Suspensions, walks you through the process clearly and confidently, using practical guidance aligned with ACAS best practice.

Inside, you’ll learn:

 ✅ What suspension actually means (and what it doesn’t)
 ✅ When it may be appropriate — and when it isn’t
 ✅ Alternatives you should consider first
 ✅ How to communicate a suspension properly
 ✅ How to support an employee’s wellbeing during the process
 ✅ What happens next once your investigation concludes

Suspension should never be automatic. But when it is necessary, handling it calmly, fairly and lawfully protects your business, your team and the integrity of the process.

Download your free guide today so you can approach suspension decisions safely and confidently, if the situation ever arises.