UNDT/2019/171

UNDT/2019/171, Moussa

UNAT Held or UNDT Pronouncements

The Applicant was required to request management evaluation of the contested decision (imposition of a written reprimand), which he failed to do and hence the application was not receivable.

Decision Contested or Judgment/Order Appealed

Imposition of an administrative measure of written reprimand.

Legal Principle(s)

The issuance of a written reprimand may be lawfully be imposed following a preliminary investigation without the disciplinary process. Ignorance of the law is no excuse and staff members are deemed to be aware of the regulations and rules applicable to them.

Outcome

Dismissed as not receivable

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Full judgment

Applicants/Appellants

Moussa

Entity

UNFICYP

Case Number(s)

UNDT/NY/2018/066

Tribunal

UNDT

Registry

New York