UNDT/2011/118

UNDT/2011/118, Fetahu et al

UNAT Held or UNDT Pronouncements

UNDT nted that the Applicants’ requests for management evaluation were submitted after the applicable deadline had already expired. UNDT noted that, while the Applicants were active and diligent in bringing their concerns and grievances to higher authorities, these actions did not constitute sending a request for management evaluation. UNDT held that the application for suspension of action was irreceivable as time-barred. UNDT rejected the application for suspension of action.

Decision Contested or Judgment/Order Appealed

The Applicants requested suspension of the implementation of the decision not to renew their fixed-term appointments beyond 30 June 2011.

Legal Principle(s)

Ignorance of the law is no excuse and every staff member is deemed to be aware of the provisions of the Staff Rules (Diagne et al. 2010-UNAT-067).

Outcome

Dismissed as not receivable

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Applicants/Appellants

Fetahu et al

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