The Applicant is challenging the validity of the Mediation Agreement signed by her on 19 February 2017, and the non-renewal of her term contract with the IFC. The IFC filed preliminary objections to the Application on 16 October 2020. This judgment addresses the IFC’s preliminary objections.

The Applicant challenges the decision of Peer Review Services (PRS), dated 24 January 2020, to dismiss his Request for Review. On 30 October 2020, the Bank submitted preliminary objections challenging the timeliness of the Application. This judgment addresses the Bank’s preliminary objections.

The Applicant is challenging “the process for the selection of the person to lead the Coordination Unit, [the Applicant’s] non-selection to lead the Coordination Unit, as well as his demotion and removal from leadership.”

The Applicant challenges the Bank’s decision not to extend her appointment and the Bank’s failure to provide a reason for the non-extension.

In their respective Applications, the Applicants contend that (i) they were subjected to sexual harassment in violation of Bank policies; (ii) the Bank failed to provide adequate protections for the Applicants and other staff members; and (iii) the Ethics and Business Conduct Department (EBC) investigation was flawed.

In his Application, the Applicant contests (i) the determination made by the Vice President, Human Resources Development (HRDVP) that the Applicant engaged in misconduct and (ii) all disciplinary measures imposed therein.

The Applicant challenges 12 different decisions made by the Bank covering the period from December 2017 through May 2018 in connection with the end of his term appointment as Country Manager (CM) of Sierra Leone and non-shortlisting and non-feedback decisions for four different CM positions. On 16 February 2021, the Bank submitted preliminary objections challenging the admissibility of some of the Applicant’s claims on the grounds of untimeliness and failure to exhaust internal remedies. This judgment addresses the Bank’s preliminary objections.

The Applicant challenges the determination by the Vice President, Human Resources Development (HRDVP) that there was sufficient evidence to support a finding that he committed misconduct and the imposition of disciplinary measures against him. The Applicant also contests the Bank’s decision to “terminate his STC contract and non-payment of that contract.”

The Applicant challenges the decision of the Pension Benefits Administration Committee (PBAC) to deny her request for surviving spouse benefits under the Staff Retirement Plan (SRP) in respect of the late Mr. A, a retired Bank staff member.

The Applicant challenges the Bank’s decision not to extend her term appointment.

Withdrawal.

Withdrawal.

Withdrawal.

The Applicant challenges, inter alia, (i) the Bank’s failure to implement its agreement to pay the Applicant in U.S. dollars (USD) in a timely manner; (ii) the placement of the Applicant on Short-Term Disability (STD); (iii) the non-confirmation of the Applicant’s employment and the extension of her probationary period; (iv) the alleged mismanagement of the Applicant’s career resulting in her constructive discharge; and (v) the decision of the Workers’ Compensation Administrative Review Panel (ARP) to deny the Applicant’s application for workers’ compensation.

The Applicant challenges (i) her Fiscal Year 2018 (FY18) performance evaluation; (ii) her FY18 performance rating and the decision that she failed the Opportunity to Improve Unsatisfactory Performance (OTI) plan; and (iii) her “indefinite access bar to all WBG [World Bank Group] premises.”

The Applicant is challenging (i) “the improper termination of her contract as a retaliatory measure”; (ii) the denial of her due process rights as a result of not being provided “the real reasons” for the termination of her contract; (iii) the decision “not to renew her contract for a 3–5 year term”; and (iv) “abuse of power and authority […] by failing to address the Applicant’s many complaints of ongoing harassment […] and failing to protect her from such behaviors.”

The Applicant is challenging the 29 January 2020 decision of the Workers’ Compensation Administrative Review Panel (ARP) denying her claim for workers’ compensation. The Bank Group filed preliminary objections to the Application on 7 August 2020. This judgment addresses the Bank Group’s preliminary objections.

The Applicant challenges “the process for the selection of the person to lead the Coordination Unit, his non-selection to lead the Coordination Unit, as well as his demotion and removal from leadership.” On 27 May 2020, the IFC submitted a preliminary objection challenging the admissibility of some of the Applicant’s claims. This judgment addresses the IFC’s preliminary objection.

The Applicant challenges the decision of the Vice President, Human Resources (HRVP) that he committed misconduct and asserts that the disciplinary sanctions imposed on him are barred by the statute of limitations in Staff Rule 8.01, paragraph 3.03. The Applicant also asserts that the investigation of the Integrity Vice Presidency (INT) was procedurally flawed and violated his due process rights.

The Applicant challenges (i) the IFC’s decision not to renew the Applicant’s appointment beyond 28 February 2019 in contravention of “the promised two-year contract extension, relocation, and continuation of Localization Plus benefits”; and (ii) the IFC’s unfair treatment of the Applicant regarding the handling of his appointment extension and relocation.