administrative leave
Americannoun
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Liaw resigned from the company’s board on Friday, but notably remains on administrative leave from his position as vice president of business development.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026
Most have been on paid administrative leave since last year, including Persian Service reporters who were called back to work after Israel attacked Iran last June.
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026
Lamberth, an appointee of Republican president Ronald Reagan, ordered the reinstatement by March 23 of 1,042 VOA employees who have been on paid administrative leave for the past year.
From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026
Alberto Carvalho was placed on paid administrative leave pending an investigation after the FBI raided his home and district office.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026
Carvalho is currently on paid administrative leave, pending developments in the ongoing investigation.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026
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