SECTION 260:25-11-120. Suspension with pay

(a)   An Appointing Authority may suspend a classified employee from duty with pay for internal investigatory purposes to give a classified employee the required notice and opportunity to respond before involuntary demotion, suspension without pay, or discharge; or to require the employee to undergo a fit-for-duty examination to determine whether the employee is capable of performing the essential functions of the position in which employed. The Appointing Authority may require the employee to remain available during specified working hours to meet with investigators or other agency officials as required. A notice of suspension with pay, stating the beginning and ending dates and times and specifying any reporting requirements shall be issued to the employee in writing.

(b)   If the employee was suspended with pay for investigatory purposes and is cleared, the Appointing Authority shall fully clear the employee's records in the custody of the agency and shall make every reasonable effort to fully clear any such records which are not in the custody of the agency. If the charges against the employee are confirmed, in whole or in part, a suspension with pay in accordance with this Section shall not preclude an Appointing Authority from taking disciplinary action in accordance with Oklahoma law and the Merit Rules.

[Source: Added at 31 Ok Reg 1346, eff 9-12-14]