Suspensions:
A) typically average three months in length according to one study.
B) must always be given before discharge.
C) are less serious than "oral warnings" because they do not become a permanent part of the employee's work record.
D) are disciplinary lay-offs without pay.
E) typically are the step after discharge.

Question

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Suspensions are disciplinary lay-offs where the employee is not paid for a specific period of time. This is a form of punishment for misconduct or violation of company policies. Thus, option D is the correct choice. Option A is not necessarily true for all organizations and suspensions can vary in length. Option B is not always necessary and may depend on the circumstances. Option C is incorrect as suspensions do become a part of the employee's work record. Option E is not accurate as discharge is usually the last resort after other disciplinary actions have failed.