Mark Clattenburg has successfully appealed against his sacking as a Select Group Referee.
The 33-year-old was dismissed from the elite band of officials following a disciplinary inquiry by the Professional Game Match Officials limited - the body in charge of referees - last month for "issues relating to his private business affairs".
Clattenburg has not taken charge of a game this season, having initially been removed from action at the start of the current campaign.
It was decided that he be relieved of his duties while investigations into his business dealings were carried out.
He was then handed further punishment in January as he was stripped of his role as an elite referee.
However, Clattenburg has challenged that decision and an appeal panel has ruled that he should have his sentence reduced.
He has now been banned for eight months from 6th August - the date of his original suspension.
A statement from the PGMO read: "Mark Clattenburg has been reminded of his responsibilities and contractual obligations as a Select Group Official, particularly in regard to full disclosure of any outside business interests.
"PGMO is confident that he has the ability to regain his position as one of English football's top officials."
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