Ģ��ƵDT/2013/039

Ģ��ƵAT Held or Ģ��ƵDT Pronouncements

. The Applicant claimed that the reason for the contested decision was not disclosed to her until the management evaluation stage and that the reason given was not supported legally or factually. The Ģ��ƵDT found that Ģ��ƵICEF was obliged to provide the Applicant with a reason for the non-renewal of her contract when she requested it. The Ģ��ƵDT found that according to the performance ratings provided prior to the non-renewal of the Applicant��s contract, her performance, as a matter of law, cannot be regarded as unsatisfactory based on secs. 5.2 and 10.2 of CF/AI/2010-001 (Administrative instruction on separation from service). The Ģ��ƵDT found that the Respondent has been unable to justify in law or on the facts the reason given for the non-renewal of the Applicant��s fixed-term appointment. The Ģ��ƵDT found for the Applicant, with relief to be determined in a separate ruling.

Decision Contested or Judgment/Order Appealed

The Applicant contested the decision of Ģ��ƵICEF not to renew her fixed-term appointment based on her allegedly unsatisfactory performance.

Legal Principle(s)

Non-renewal/non-extension: Ģ��ƵICEF is provided with a significant degree of latitude when deciding whether or not to renew one of its staff member��s fixed-term appointment. However, the decision not to renew must be correct in law and based on valid reasons supported by facts.Performance: It is a general requirement that managers must use established performance tools to record unsatisfactory performance, that performance issues shall be brought to the attention of staff members in a timely manner, and that proper time shall be given for improvement.

Outcome

Judgment entered for Applicant in full or in part

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Gauthier

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