UNDT/2010/149

UNDT/2010/149, Jemiai

UNAT Held or UNDT Pronouncements

The Tribunal found that was no breach of former staff rule 109.3(a) or 109.3(c) and the applicant’s due process rights were respected. Outcome: Application dismissed.

Decision Contested or Judgment Appealed

The applicant contests the decision not to pay her three months’ salary in lieu of notice at the termination of her permanent appointment in addition to the amount already agreed with the respondent in a Memorandum of Understanding.

Legal Principle(s)

An agreed termination on terms negotiated free from any duress or misrepresentation is an essential feature of good employment relations and should be given effect and honoured by the contracting parties.

Outcome

Dismissed on merits

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Full Judgment

Applicants/ Appellants

Jemiai

Entity

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Case Number(s)

UNDT/NY/2010/033/UNAT/1677

Tribunal

UNDT

Registry Location :

New York