Can an Employee go off Sick While Suspended from Work?

Facing suspension from work can be an incredibly stressful and uncertain time for employees, particularly when they are subject to an ongoing investigation into alleged misconduct. Therefore, it is not uncommon for the employee to take sick leave during a period of suspension. This can create a difficult situation for employers, who must strike a balance between their duty of care to the employee and the need for a fair and thorough investigation to be conducted without undue delay.

Whilst this can be inconvenient and frustrating for employers, employees have the right to take sick leave even when they are suspended. Whilst suspended, an employee is still subject to the terms and conditions