Disciplinary Systems (Part 2): Disciplinary Committee best practices - August 2021
Most International Civil Servants know little about the disciplinary processes of their respective employer organization. This is likely because the specific legal and procedural framework that applies to a disciplinary situation is usually only relevant if that employee is accused of misconduct.
Sheds Light on Determining the Lawfulness of Disciplinary Sanctions and Administrative Measures Following Investigations into Misconduct
The United Nations Dispute Tribunal (Judge Joelle Adda) recently decided in favour of a staff member who contested a decision to apply a disciplinary sanction and administrative measure following an investigation by the Office of Internal Audit and Investigations (OIAI) when there was scant and contradictory evidence of her having committed the misconduct alleged.
Recent decisions of the UN Appeal Tribunal on Pensions Issues
The United Nations Appeals Tribunal is vested with jurisdiction to hear appeals from decisions of the Pension Board or its Standing Committee under Article 48 of the Pension Fund Regulations. With regard to appeals of decisions on benefits and entitlements that have been considered for review by the Pension Fund, the Tribunal’s strict interpretation of UNJSPF Regulations has been evident in several decisions over benefits for surviving spouses in cases of remarriage.
Non- Renewal of appointment for unsatisfactory service
Recent case law of the ILO Administrative Tribunal seems to depict a tendency towards an increasing scope of judicial review by the Tribunal regarding decisions of non-renewal of fixed-term appointments for unsatisfactory service.
Non-Renouvellement de contrat pour des raisons de non-performance
Des décisions récentes du Tribunal administratif de l’OIT semblent illustrer une tendance à l’accroissement de son pouvoir contrôle sur les décisions de non-renouvellement de contrat à durée déterminée pour insuffisance professionnelle.
Sick Leave and You - Mar 2021
"Sick Leave and You" as an International Civil Servant
Your rights and what you should know!
La notion de harcèlement institutionnel - Feb 2021
La notion de harcèlement institutionnel dans la jurisprudence du TAOIT
The four Ws of informal dispute resolution - Feb 2021
The Four Ws of Informal Dispute Resolution: What, Why, When and Who
Disclosure of Evidence in Disciplinary Cases - Feb 2021
When the Exception Becomes the Rule:
Disclosure of Evidence in Disciplinary Cases
Commensurate financial damages at the ILOAT - Jan 2021
Commensurate financial damages at the ILO Administrative Tribunal: a work in progress
No-one is Judge in His Own Cause - Dec 2020
The UNAT and the applicability of the principle “nemo iudex in causa sua” or “no-one is judge in his own cause”
Duty of Care Legal Brief - Dec 2020
The Content of Organizations’ Duty of Care within the UN System: Insights from Relevant Internal Legal Sources and Prospective New Developments
Importance of Addressing Performance Issues Often and Early - Nov 2020
Importance of Addressing Performance Issues Often and Early;
Lessons from ILOAT Judgment No. 4289 (S. v. ICGEB)
Requirement to Produce Evidence of Harassment - Oct 2020
UN Policy Requiring Claimants to Produce Evidence of Harassment
As a Condition of Receiving Appendix D Benefits Under Challenge at UNDT
Sexual harassment - Sep 2020
ILO Administrative Tribunal Provides Guidance on Proving He Said/She Said
Sexual Harassment Claims in Judgment No. 4207 (sitting en banc)
Members of the International Justice Council
New panel of the Internal Justice Council is now fully composed.
Review of the Jurisdictional Setup of the UN
In its resolution 74/255 B, the General Assembly requested the Secretary General, “in his capacity as Chair of the United Nations System Chief Executives Board for Coordination, to conduct a review of the jurisdictional set-up of the common system. The report provides an overview of the establishment and evolution of the two tribunal systems, past efforts to address the challenges, a survey of the jurisprudence of the International Labour Organization Administrative Tribunal and the United Nations tribunals and options to address the issue of inconsistent implementation of ICSC decisions and recommendations, and the preliminary views of stakeholders as to whether those options should be further explored.
List of FICSA Members and their Tribunal
This non exhaustive list captures all the FICSA Member organizations and which administrative tribunal they are subject to. To provide any updated information, please write to us at ficsa@un.org
Joint Inspection Unit - Harmonization of the Statutes of the United Nations Administrative Tribunal and the International Labour Organization Administrative Tribunal (JIU/REP/2004/3)
Read this report with its four recommendations on how the UNGA should bring UNAT's practices to bring it into conformity with the ILOAT statutes.
Guidelines for staff representatives about a neutral appeal instance process within the internal justice system (ILOAT and UNAT)
Recommendation reference: FICSA/C/73/D/2
Step by Step Process and Roles/Activity mapping for Fortuna Claims
Illustrates all parties involved, what are the activities involved in the various stages.
Fortuna Claim Form
This form should be completed with the Chair/President of your Staff Association and submitted
Q&A with Fortuna - FR
Q&A with Fortuna (last updated Nov 2020)
Q&A with Fortuna
Q&A with Fortuna (last updated Nov 2020)
Template Fortuna Master Contract - French
Template Fortuna Master Contract with FICSA member organizations with headquarters in Geneva.
Template Fortuna Master Contract - English
Template Fortuna Master Contract with FICSA member organizations with headquarters in Geneva.
