2011-UNAT-176 | SYSTEM OF ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE

2011-UNAT-176, Dzintars

UNAT Held or UNDT Pronouncements

Although the Administration failed to take into account the Applicant’s upgraded performance appraisal, UNAT held that this would make no difference to the outcome of the appeal because a staff member who has received two consecutive ratings of partially meets performance expectations has no legitimate expectation of renewal of contract at the end of the contract period. UNAT held that the Appellant was entitled to compensation for moral damages caused by the denial of his due process rights, payable under Article 9(1)(b) of the UNAT Statute. UNAT allowed the appeal in part, modifying the UNDT judgment by awarding the Appellant compensation in the amount of two months’ net base pay, plus interest, under Article 9(1)(b) of the UNAT Statute.

Decision Contested or Judgment Appealed

The Applicant contested the non-renewal of his appointment, which failed to take into account his upgraded performance rating following a rebuttal process. UNDT rejected the application.

Legal Principle(s)

Left deliberately blank.

Outcome

Appeal granted in part

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Full Judgment

Applicants/ Appellants

Dzintars

Entity

ECE

Case Number(s)

2010-179

Tribunal

UNAT

Registry Location :

New York