2011-UNAT-153

2011-UNAT-153, Ahmed

UNAT Held or UNDT Pronouncements

UNAT affirmed the decision of UNDT that the Appellant’s adverse performance appraisals constituted a proper basis for the non-renewal of his fixed-term appointment. UNAT held that UNDT did not err in limiting the scope of his application to the non-renewal. UNAT concurred with the former �山��Administrative Tribunal which held that unless the Administration made an express promise creating an expectancy of renewal, or unless it abused its discretion, or was motivated by discriminatory or improper grounds in not extending the appointment, the non-renewal of a staff member’s fixed-term appointment is not unlawful. UNAT dismissed the appeal and affirmed the UNDT judgment.

Decision Contested or Judgment Appealed

The Applicant contested the decision not to renew his fixed-term appointment for poor performance. UNDT dismissed the application.

Legal Principle(s)

Poor performance may constitute a valid reason for the non-renewal of a contract.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed on merits

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Full Judgment

Applicants/ Appellants

Ahmed

Entity

UNIC

Case Number(s)

2010-155

Tribunal

UNAT

Registry Location :

New York