| Order 1 |
Khalilah Hackman, Jonathan Hall, Giovanni Ardito and David Pusztai v. Secretary General of the International Seabed |
10/02/2025 |
The Secretary-General may file her reply about the requests for suspension of action no later than 11 February. No further extensions will be allowed. |
| Order 2 |
Marie Bourrel-McKinnon v. Secretary General of the International Seabed Authority |
10/02/2025 |
The Secretary-General may file her reply about the requests for suspension of action no later than 11 February. No further extensions will be allowed. |
| Order 3 |
Khalilah Hackman, Jonathan Hall, Giovanni Ardito and David Pusztai v. Secretary General of the International Seabed |
19/02/2025 |
The Appellants’ request for an extension of the Deadline for comments until 24 February 2025 is hereby denied. The proceedings shall continue in accordance with the existing timeline set by the Chair. |
| Order 4 |
Jonathan Hall v. Secretary General of the International Seabed Authority |
04/03/2025 |
The Appellant’s request for reconsideration is not receivable and cannot be entertained within the present proceedings. |
| Order 5 |
Giovanni Ardito v. Secretary General of the International Seabed Authority |
20/03/2025 |
The Appellant’s request for reconsideration is not receivable and cannot be entertained within the present proceedings. |
| Order 6 |
Giovanni Ardito v. Secretary General of the International Seabed Authority |
09/04/2025 |
The request for disqualification is denied. The Panel shall proceed as constituted. |
| Order 7 |
Giovanni Ardito v. Secretary General of the International Seabed Authority |
10/04/2025 |
The Appellant’s request for interlocutory relief seeking an immediate suspension of the ongoing recruitment process is deferred. This Order is issued without prejudice to any future ruling the Panel may adopt. |
| Order 8 |
Mariana Durney v. Secretary General of the International Seabed Authority |
05/05/2025 |
In light of the settlement reached by the parties and the formal notice of withdrawal submitted by the Appellant, the Panel of the Joint Appeals Board hereby ORDERS that: The case ISBA/JAB/Durney/2024, Mariana Durney vs. Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority, be CLOSED. The case shall be removed from the register of the JAB. |
| Order 9 |
Giovanni Ardito v. Secretary General of the International Seabed Authority |
07/05/2025 |
The Appellant’s request for an extension of time is GRANTED. The deadline for submitting his comments on the Respondent’s reply is hereby extended by 10 working days from 22 May 2025 to 6 June 2025. |
| Order 10 |
David Pusztai v. Secretary General of the International Seabed Authority |
20/05/2025 |
The Appellant’s request for an extension of time is GRANTED. The deadline for the Appellant’s submission of comments on the Respondent’s reply is hereby extended from 21 May 2025 to 23 May 2025. |
| Order 11 |
Khalilah Hackman v. Secretary General of the International Seabed Authority |
21/05/2025 |
The Appellant’s request for an extension of time is GRANTED. The deadline for the Appellant’s submission of comments on the Respondent’s reply is hereby extended from 22 May 2025 to 26 May 2025. |
| Order 12 |
David Pusztai v. Secretary General of the International Seabed Authority |
09/08/2025 |
(a) the Appellant’s request for disqualification of a Board’s member is REJECTED; and (b) the Appellant’s request for an order directing the Secretary-General to disinstruct a staff member as her party representative is DISMISSED. The Appellant’s remaining submissions, including his letter of 3 April 2025, will be addressed in the final judgment in the case of David Pusztai v. Secretary-General of the ISA. |
| Order 13 |
Khalilah Hackman v. Secretary General of the International Seabed Authority |
09/08/2025 |
The Appellant’s request for disqualification of a Board member is REJECTED; and The Appellant’s remaining submissions, including her letter of 2 April 2025, will be addressed in the final judgment in the case of Khalilah Hackman v. Secretary-General of the ISA. |
| Order 14 |
Jonathan Hall v. Secretary General of the International Seabed Authority |
19/08/2025 |
(a) the Appellant’s request for disqualification of a Board member is REJECTED; and (b) the Appellant’s request for an order directing the Secretary-General to disinstruct a staff member as her party representative is DISMISSED. The Appellant’s remaining submissions, including his letter of 2 April 2025, will be addressed in the final judgment in the case of Jonathan Hall v. Secretary-General of the ISA. |
| Order 15 |
Giovanni Ardito v. Secretary General of the International Seabed Authority |
21/08/2025 |
The Appellant’s request for disqualification of a Board member is REJECTED; and The Appellant’s remaining submissions, including his letter of 2 April 2025, will be addressed in the final judgment in the case of Giovanni Ardito v. Secretary-General of the ISA. |
| Order 16 |
Marie Bourrel-McKinnon v. Secretary General of the International Seabed Authority |
04/09/2025 |
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Appellant shall, no later than 25 September 2025, submit to the Board a detailed account of the steps undertaken in connection with the clearance process, including: (a) copies of forms, correspondence, or other documentation exchanged; and (b) any evidence of attempts to return any specific office property or otherwise comply with separation requirements. The Respondent shall have 15 working days from the receipt of the Appellant’s submission to file comments thereon. Further consideration of the appeal is deferred pending receipt of the parties’ submissions. |
| Order 17 |
Giovanni Ardito v. Secretary General of the International Seabed Authority |
10/09/2025 |
The documents submitted by the Appellant shall form part of the record without prejudice to the JAB’s assessment of their relevance or probative value at the stage of the final Judgment. b) As the Respondent has already filed her reply, no further additional evidence or submissions shall be admitted from either Party unless leave is formally requested from and granted by the Chair. c) This practice is in line with Rule 18 of the JAB Revised Rules of Procedure, Article 2(5) of the UNAT Statute, Article 10 of the UNAT Rules of Procedure, and Section II.A.3 of UNAT Practice Direction No. 1. This Order is issued to ensure compliance with the governing rules, maintain procedural efficiency and to preserve the integrity of the proceedings. |
| Order 18 |
David Pusztai v. Secretary General of the International Seabed Authority |
29/09/2025 |
For the foregoing reasons, the Chair of the Joint Appeals Board: (a) REJECTS the Appellant’s request for disclosure of communications by a Board Member; (b) RECALLS that Order No. 12 (2025) has conclusively disposed of the matter of disqualification. (c) DIRECTS that the Appellant shall refrain from submitting further motions on issues already adjudicated, or from filing unsolicited submissions, without prior leave of the Board, in order to prevent abuse of process and to safeguard the integrity of proceedings. |
| Order 19 |
Jonathan Hall v. Secretary General of the International Seabed Authority |
30/09/2025 |
For the foregoing reasons, the Chair of the Joint Appeals Board: (a) REJECTS the Appellant’s request for disclosure of communications by a Board Member; (b) RECALLS that Order No. 14 (2025) has conclusively disposed of the matter of disqualification. (c) DIRECTS that the Appellant shall refrain from submitting further motions on issues already adjudicated, or from filing unsolicited submissions, without prior leave of the Board, in order to prevent abuse of process and to safeguard the integrity of proceedings. |
| Order 20 |
Marie Bourrel-McKinnon v. Secretary General of the International Seabed Authority |
14/10/2025 |
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 29. The Respondent shall, no later than November 4, 2025, provide the Appellant, through her Counsel, with a single, comprehensive package containing: I. All necessary forms and specific instructions required for the Appellant to select her termination option, and to process her repatriation travel, relocation shipment, and UNJSPF pension benefits. II. A final clearance checklist detailing every outstanding item, including any office property to be returned, and clearly specifying the procedure and contact details for the return/resolution of each item. This checklist must contain detailed, step-by-step instructions for the Appellant’s completion of requirements from her current location in France, including: a. For the return of Authority property (e.g., laptop, hard drives, ID card): specific instructions on the designated international delivery company to be used, the account number for the Authority (with shipping costs borne by the Authority), the full shipping address, and, if applicable, detailed requirements for formatting or wiping any data from official electronic devices (e.g., hard drives, laptop). b. Alternative Resolution for Property: Should the return of an item be proven unduly difficult or costly due to the distance, the Respondent shall provide an option for the Appellant to compensate the Authority. This option must include a specific, itemized proposal for a discount or write-off amount (stating the precise monetary value) to be applied against her separation entitlements, allowing the Appellant to select compensation in lieu of physical return. c. For other clearance requirements: clear guidance on how to complete the relevant sections remotely (e.g., via digital submission, attested by counsel, etc.). III. A full summary of all remaining entitlements due, reflecting the Administration’s final calculations (including any amounts related to annual leave, termination indemnity, and claim-based benefits such as education grant, which must be accompanied by the required claim forms and a list of necessary supporting documentation). IV. Confirmation of the name and contact details of a designated Human Resources Officer or Administration official who will serve as the sole point of contact to provide guidance and assistance to the Appellant’s counsel in completing these steps. 30. The Appellant shall complete and return all required forms and/or provide evidence of compliance with the outstanding clearance items, to the designated official, no later than November 25, 2025. 31. The Respondent shall, upon receipt of the documentation in paragraph 30, immediately process and disburse all final separation entitlements that are not under active dispute, no later than five working days from the receipt of the Appellant’s complete submission. The Respondent shall thereafter inform the Board, in writing, of the actions taken to ensure compliance with this order, including confirmation of the amounts disbursed and the date of payment. 32. The Board is confident that the Parties will recognize that the course of action stipulated in this Order constitutes the most effective and efficient means of ensuring the expeditious and orderly resolution of the outstanding administrative matters pertaining to this grievance. The Board expresses its expectation of full compliance from both Parties and emphasizes that this process presents a pivotal opportunity to finalize the payment of separation entitlements prior to the issuance of the final judgment. 33. Further consideration of Grievance 7, specifically the issues of unlawful withholding and the Appellant’s claims for damages and interest, is deferred pending the completion of this Order. |
