I have a solid track record of obtaining significant relief for staff members in appeals to the ILO Administrative Tribunal. Here are just a few examples:
Judgment No. 2658 (CTBTO): Represented G-4 Personnel Clerk whose request for post reclassification was rejected; Result: decision set aside and remanded with instructions to carry out classification of post, 10,000 euros moral damages, and 3,000 euros legal costs; organization subsequently classified post at G-5 level and paid difference between G-4 and G-5 salary for 3 year period with interest.
Judgment No. 2592 (UNIDO): Represented D-2 Managing Director against decision not to implement contract for Regional Director post in India; Result: decision set aside, 2 years’ salary and benefits, 10,000 euros moral damages, and 5,000 euros legal costs.
Judgment No. 2529 (CTBTO): Represented P-5 O&M Coordinator against decision to terminate probationary appointment; Result: decision set aside, salary and benefits for almost 2 years, 10,000 euros moral damages, and 5,000 euros costs.
Judgment No. 2524 (CTBTO): Represented P-3 Radionuclide Officer in claim of harassment and mobbing related to decision not to extend contract; Result: decision set aside, 35,000 euros moral damages, and 5,000 euros legal costs; in follow-up case involving non-extension of contract, Tribunal awarded 15,000 euros moral damages and 5,000 euros costs. Overall, staff member obtained 55,000 euros in moral damages alone for unlawful decisions and treatment by organization.
Judgment No. 2500 (CTBTO): Represented Division Director against decision not to extend contract beyond retirement; Result: six (6) months’ salary plus 10,000 euros moral damages, and 5,000 euros legal costs.
Judgment No. 2437 (IAEA): Represented P-3 staff member subject to 7 year service limit against decision not to offer new 7 year tour of service; Result: decision set aside, 2 years salary and benefits, 10,000 euros moral damages, and 10,000 euros costs.
