Русско-англо-русский юридический словарь

job-protected leave – time away from work that an employer must allow an employee for a special reason, for example for a parent to look after a new baby, while keeping the job open for the employee when they can return to work (Cambridge Business English Dictionary)

In late May, Patten’s doctor cleared him to return to work, but the state put him on paid administrative leave — the only option available at the time, McKee said. (BostonGlobe.com)