2019-Ģ��ƵAT-977

Ģ��ƵAT Held or Ģ��ƵDT Pronouncements

The Appellant sought reversal of the Ģ��ƵDT judgment with respect to his claims regarding overtime and the unsustainability of his working environment, and compensation. Ģ��ƵAT held that the Appellant was unable to provide any evidence showing that he had requested overtime compensation in writing, or that the Administration did not respond or responded negatively. Ģ��ƵAT held that the Appellant failed to submit a request for management evaluation. Ģ��ƵAT held that the Appellant failed to file a complaint of harassment and abuse of authority as required by ST/SGB/2008/5. Ģ��ƵAT dismissed the appeal and affirmed the Ģ��ƵDT judgment.

Decision Contested or Judgment/Order Appealed

The Applicant filed an application alleging breach of contract by the Administration in violation of the rules on overtime and compensatory time off. He also alleged he had been subjected to harassment and abuse of authority and challenged the failure to complete his performance evaluation within the applicable deadline. Ģ��ƵDT dismissed the application, concluding that none of the claims were receivable ratione materiae.

Legal Principle(s)

Time limits in the context of the administration of justice in the Ģ��Ƶ��s internal justice system must be observed and strictly enforced. It is incumbent upon Ģ��ƵDT to individualise and define the administrative decision challenged by a party and to identify the subject of judicial review. Before a staff member may file an ST/SGB/2008/5 complaint with the Ģ��ƵDT, he or she must have exhausted the internal remedies set forth therein.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed on merits

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