Section 93-13-002 - Suspension With PayA suspension with pay is an ordered absence from duty while on full pay status for a prescribed period of time. A suspension with pay may be ordered only upon approval of the Deputy Commissioner or the Commissioner. This action allows for: an immediate response to a suspected but not fully substantiated offense; a period in which an investigation can be thoroughly pursued as expediently as possible; or for other reasons at the discretion of the Deputy Commissioner or the Commissioner. Suspensions with pay are not grievable.
002.01A The ordered suspension with pay will be in writing, signed by the Deputy Commissioner or the Commissioner, and will become part of the employee's official personnel file. If the employee is absent when a suspension with pay is ordered, the Deputy Commissioner or the Commissioner will direct written notice to the employee either by Certified Mail with instructions to "Deliver to Addressee Only, Return Receipt Requested," by personal delivery, or deposit to the employee's last known address, or via email to the employee's personal email address with agreement of the employee.002.01B If a suspension with pay is ordered to allow for an investigation of a suspected offense, and if the offense is not substantiated, then the ordered suspension will be removed from the employee's personnel file.002.01C In the absence of the Deputy Commissioner or the Commissioner, the appropriate Office Administrator may order an employee's suspension with pay for up to ten (10) calendar days. Upon the Deputy Commissioner's or the Commissioner's return, the Deputy Commissioner or the Commissioner will affirm or modify the suspension with pay within five (5) calendar days.93 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 13, § 002
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