M. Pinto, IMFAT Judgment 2025-4

In complex, first-instance case involving an individual salary review involving highly detailed statistical analyses prepared by the Law Offices, Law Offices prevailed in substantial part at Grievance Committee concerning dispute over methodology. IMFAT thereafter recommended significant ex gratia payment by Fund as costs award to supplement reimbursement made at Grievance Committee level. IMFAT nonetheless dismissed staff member’s claims notwithstanding Grievance Committee victory, with IMFAT declaring that World Bank’s highly developed methodology was not “persuasive” despite Fund’s admitted lack of an established review method.

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