2021-Ģ��ƵAT-1147

Ģ��ƵAT Held or Ģ��ƵDT Pronouncements

Given the modest level of compensation that Ģ��ƵDT awarded to Ms. Malhotra and its non-payment since 20 November 2020, Ģ��ƵAT 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/Order Appealed

Ģ��ƵDT/2020/193 Ģ��ƵAT held

Legal Principle(s)

Ģ��ƵAT found nothing in the Secretary-General��s appeal that persuaded it that the Ģ��ƵDT had incorrectly assessed that Ms. Malhotra was entitled to compensation for her wrongful treatment by Ģ��ƵICEF.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed on merits

Outcome Extra Text

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

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Applicants/Appellants

Secretary-General of Ģ��Ƶ

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Date of Judgement