Labor Law, 2022 Bar — Question 10-a

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As Human Resources Manager of a five-star hotel, you were told in confidence by several fearful employees in the housekeeping department that Joy, the head of housekeeping, was a harsh disciplinarian who would pinch the ears of her staff or rap their heads to drill instructions on the proper way to clean and tidy up the hotel rooms. One day, the assistant housekeeper urgently called you to the supply room of the hotel, where you found housekeeping staff Erika and Patricia slumped on the floor with bloody faces. The assistant housekeeper reported that she saw Joy beat up Erika and Patricia with a mop for allegedly stealing complimentary toiletries for guests. Erika and Patricia were hospitalized for a couple of days due to the injuries they sustained. (a) Can Joy be placed on preventive suspension pending administrative investigation? If so, for what maximum period? Explain briefly.

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