Dismissal/separation
Facts (establishment of) / evidence
Harassment (non-sexual)
Proportionality of sanction
Investigation
Temporal (ratione temporis)
Oral hearings
Referral for accountability
Disciplinary matters / misconduct
Jurisdiction / receivability (UNAT)
Procedure (first instance and UNAT)
The UNAT held that the UNDT had not erred in holding that there had been clear and convincing evidence that the staff member harassed other staff members over a substantial period of time, and that this behaviour constituted serious misconduct. The UNAT affirmed that there was clear and convincing evidence to support the seven allegations that Ms. Iram used abusive language, made insulting remarks, shouted and bullied individuals, engaged in inappropriate touching, and made unwelcome contacts with individuals at their homes after working hours. The UNAT found that the staff member’s due...