The Letter of Suspension from Work is a crucial document in Pakistani employment practice, primarily governed by the Industrial and Commercial Employment (Standing Orders) Ordinance, 1968. It is utilized when an employer needs to temporarily remove an employee from their duties, either as a disciplinary measure or pending investigation, while maintaining the employment relationship. The document must comply with Pakistani labor laws, which require specific details such as the suspension's duration, subsistence allowance (which must be at least 50% of basic wages), and clear terms of the suspension. This letter serves as official documentation of the suspension decision, protecting both employer and employee interests, and may be needed in various situations such as misconduct investigations, workplace safety concerns, or other circumstances requiring temporary removal from duties.

1. Letter Header: Company letterhead, date, reference number, and addressee details

2. Subject Line: Clear indication that this is a suspension letter

3. Employee Information: Employee's name, designation, department, and employee ID

4. Suspension Notice: Clear statement of suspension and its effective date

5. Reason for Suspension: Brief description of the incident or circumstances leading to suspension

6. Duration of Suspension: Specified period of suspension or conditions for its review

7. Terms of Suspension: Details about subsistence allowance and other applicable benefits during suspension

8. Workplace Access: Instructions regarding access to workplace premises and company resources during suspension

9. Contact Instructions: How and when the employee should maintain contact during suspension

10. Closing: Signature block with name and designation of the authorized signatory