Suspension

[səˈspɛnʃən]
Definition:

A suspension refers to a temporary period of non-attendance by the employee, potentially as a result of investigation into allegations of misconduct or other poor performance or behaviour.

Employees are most likely to return to work after a suspension if it is not related to a gross misconduct.

Part of speech:
noun
Synonyms:
adjournment
interruption
postponement
delay
deferral
deferment
shelving
stay
moratorium
arrest
intermission
interlude
prorogation
tabling
abeyance
Use in a sentence:
The suspension of military action.
Suspension