administrative leave
[ˌæd.mɪnɪˈstreɪ.tɪv liːv]
nounpl: administrative leaves
licença administrativa
1. A temporary leave of absence from work granted to an employee during an investigation, disciplinary process, or other administrative matter, typically with pay
The employee was placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the internal investigation.
O funcionário foi colocado em licença administrativa enquanto aguarda o resultado da investigação interna.
2. A paid or unpaid suspension from duty while remaining on the payroll during an official review or disciplinary procedure
She has been on administrative leave for three weeks while the allegations are being reviewed.
Ela está em licença administrativa há três semanas enquanto as acusações estão sendo analisadas.
In both Brazilian and American corporate culture, administrative leave is a formal HR procedure typically invoked during investigations into employee misconduct, allegations, or workplace conflicts. In Brazil, it's a regulated practice under CLT (Consolidação das Leis do Trabalho) and is often used in government positions as well. In the USA, it's common in federal and state government agencies and large corporations. The status is distinct from termination and does not prejudge the outcome of an investigation, though it can be contentious in labor disputes.
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