Disciplinary matters / misconduct
Abuse of authority
Harassment (non-sexual)
Investigation
Fact-finding investigation
UNAT considered both appeals by the Secretary-General and by Ms. Benfield-Laporte. UNAT affirmed UNDT鈥檚 finding that the ASG/OHRM did not err in deciding that the staff member鈥檚 complaint did not provide sufficient grounds to warrant a formal fact-finding investigation. UNAT held that the ASG/OHRM has a degree of discretion as to how to conduct a review and assessment of a complaint and to decide whether an investigation regarding all or some of the charges is warranted. UNAT held that where there is no risk of undermining the investigation, it is a good practice to hear both sides in order to...