Manifest abuse
Disciplinary
In-lieu compensation
Facts (establishment of) / evidence
Fraud, misrepresentation and false certification
Credibility assessment
Disciplinary cases
Abuse of process before UNDT/UNAT
Burden of proof
Compensation
Disciplinary matters / misconduct
Evidence
Standard of proof
The UNAT noted that the UNDT’s findings had been based on credible evidence when it determined that the staff member’s son had contracted Covid-19; he had been treated under the supervision of her primary medical care provider; and payment had been made based on invoices from that provider reflecting the care he had provided.
The UNAT was of the view that in light of the testimony of the staff member’s witnesses, including herself and the medical professional who had treated her son, it had not been erroneous for the UNDT to conclude that the Administration had failed to establish the medical...