2021-UNAT-1147, Secretary-General of UN

UNAT Held or UNDT Pronouncements

Given the modest level of compensation that UNDT awarded to Ms. Malhotra and its non-payment since 20 November 2020, UNAT awarded interest on the 3-month net base salary calculated at the US prime rate from 20 November 2020 to the date of payment.

Decision Contested or Judgment Appealed

UNDT/2020/193 UNAT held

Legal Principle(s)

UNAT found nothing in the Secretary-General’s appeal that persuaded it that the UNDT had incorrectly assessed that Ms. Malhotra was entitled to compensation for her wrongful treatment by UNICEF.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed on merits

Outcome Extra Text

Appeal dismissed; UNDT Judgment upheld but varied to allow interest to be paid on the compensation sum awarded.

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Full Judgment

Applicants/ Appellants

Secretary-General of UN

Entity

UNICEF

Case Number(s)

2021-1512

Tribunal

UNAT

Registry Location :

New York