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suspend on full pay

phrase

C1CEFR level
60/100Rarity: rare
TechnicalRegister

To remove an employee from active duties while an investigation proceeds, without loss of pay.

Pending the outcome of the inquiry, the company decided to suspend him on full pay.

Topic: Employment law in Legal English

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