Section Per 1001.01 - Non-Disciplinary Suspension With Pay for Purposes of Investigation(a) An appointing authority, with the approval of the director or the director's designee, may suspend an employee with pay for a limited period of time when allegations of misconduct made against an employee are related to the employee's duties and responsibilities and require an internal investigation.(b) In providing an approval or denial under (a) above, the director or the director's designee shall consider factors such as:(1) Whether the employee presents a danger to himself, to others or to state property or state records during the pendency of the investigation;(2) Whether the employee's presence in the workplace impedes the investigation or intimidates witnesses or coworkers;(3) Whether another work location or position is available within the agency to temporarily transfer the employee during the pendency of the investigation; and(4) Whether the employee's presence in the workplace during the pendency of the investigation disrupts the workplace.(c) The employee shall be available at a location acceptable and accessible to the appointing authority and investigators for the duration of the investigation.N.H. Admin. Code § Per 1001.01
(See Revision Notes at chapter heading for Per 100) #8738, eff 10-18-06
Amended byVolume XXXV Number 18, Filed May 7, 2015, Proposed by #10817, Effective 5/17/2015, Expires5/17/2025.The amended version of this section by New Hampshire Register Number 37, eff. 8/23/2024 is not yet available.