Careers and pay
Garden leave
Being paid to stay away from work during your notice period, so you can't take anything to a competitor in the meantime.
A plain-English explanation of how this usually works in the UK, not legal advice. Rules change, so check your own situation. For free, impartial advice on work rights, try Acas. Disclaimer.
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They've put her on garden leave until the end of the month.
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