Having examined the evidence on record, the Tribunal identifies the following issues for determination:
Whether the Applicant is entitled to parental leave under staff rule 6.3
The entitlement under new staff rule 6.3 on parental leave is only effective as of 1 January 2023, and its application is subject to the “conditions established by the Secretary-General” as per staff rule 6.3(a). These conditions are set out in ST/AI/2023/2.
Section 1.2 of ST/AI/2023/2 provides that said administrative instruction governs the administration of parental leave in respect of a child born or adopted on or...