administrative leave

American  

noun

1. leave, as from a government agency or department, arranged by special permission or directive.

   During the investigation she was placed on administrative leave with pay.

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Example Sentences

The official head coach for Crenshaw High’s football team remains Robert Garrett even though he’s been barred from attending games on Los Angeles Unified School District property since Aug. 21, when he was placed on administrative leave.

From Los Angeles Times

Former Huntington Park basketball coach Joe Reed returned this year after 14 months on administrative leave after a parental complaint.

From Los Angeles Times

“Wise County Public Schools is aware that law enforcement has filed charges against a staff member who has been on administrative leave,” Mike Goforth, division superintendent for Wise County Public Schools, said in a statement emailed to The Times.

From Los Angeles Times

Interim coach Terrence Whitehead and his players are motivated to win for coach Robert Garrett, who has been on administrative leave all season.

From Los Angeles Times

Concannon remains on administrative leave.

From Los Angeles Times