Pennsylvania § 2603 - Suspension.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 2603 — Suspension., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2603. Suspension.
(a) Right to suspend.--The following apply:
(1) An appointing authority may, for disciplinary purposes, suspend without pay an employee holding a position in the classified service.
(2) Suspensions, including suspensions pending internal investigation, may not exceed 60 working days in one calendar year.
(3) Suspensions pending investigation by external agencies may be maintained up to 30 working days after conclusion of the external investigation.
(b) Discrimination prohibited.--No individual may be suspended because of race, gender, religion, disability or political, partisan or labor union affiliation or any other nonmerit factor.
(c) Good cause.--Employees may only be suspended for good cause.
(d) Report of suspension.--An appointing authority shall immediately report in writing to the Office of Administration a suspension, together with the reason or reasons for the suspension, and shall send a copy of the report to the suspended employee.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 2603
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 2603 cover?
Section 2603 ("Suspension.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Pennsylvania § 2603?
A common citation format is "Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 2603" (Pennsylvania). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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How does Pennsylvania § 2603 apply to my situation?
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