Rights and obligations of Staff

Rights and obligations of Staff

Staff and Financial Regulations and Rules

Rights and obligations of staff are governed by the following Staff Regulations and Rules:

Staff Regulation, 1.2

Staff Rule, 1.2

For more detailed provisions please refer to the administrative issuances related to this topic.

Secretary-General's Bulletin(s)

ST/SGB/2024/4	United Nations Values and Behaviours Framework
ST/SGB/2023/3	Gender Focal Points in the Secretariat
ST/SGB/2020/4	United Nations Flag Code
ST/SGB/2019/8	Addressing discrimination, harassment, including sexual harassment, and abuse of authority
ST/SGB/2019/5	Institutional use of social media
ST/SGB/2017/2/Rev.1	Protection against retaliation for reporting misconduct and for cooperating with duly authorized audits or investigations
ST/SGB/2016/9	Status basic rights and duties of United Nations staff members
ST/SGB/2008/5	Prohibition of discrimination harassment including sexual harassment and abuse of authority
ST/SGB/2007/11/Amend.1	Amendment to the Secretary-General's bulletin ST/SGB/2007/11 on United Nations system-wide application of ethics: separately administered organs and programmes
ST/SGB/2007/11	United Nations system-wide application of ethics: separately administered organs and programmes (Consolidated)
ST/SGB/2007/11	United Nations system-wide application of ethics: separately administered organs and programmes
ST/SGB/2006/5	Acceptance of pro bono goods and services
ST/SGB/2003/13	Special measures for protection from sexual exploitation and sexual abuse
ST/SGB/2003/9	Non-smoking policy at United Nations Headquarters New York
ST/SGB/1999/13	Observance by United Nations forces of international humanitarian law
ST/SGB/1999/9	Steering Committee for the Improvement of the Status of Women in the Secretariat
ST/SGB/1999/4	Family and child support obligations of staff members
ST/SGB/282	Policies to achieve gender equality in the United Nations
ST/SGB/198	Security Safety and Independence of the International Civil Service

Administrative Instruction(s)

ST/AI/2021/4/Rev.1	Performance Management and Development System
ST/AI/2020/5	Temporary special measures for the achievement of gender parity
ST/AI/2019/5	Authority of United Nations security officers
ST/AI/2010/6	Road and driving safety
ST/AI/2003/2	Testing in the Security and Safety Service at Headquarters for use of illegal drugs and controlled substances
ST/AI/2000/12	Private legal obligations of staff members
ST/AI/1998/1	Payment of Income Taxes to United States Tax Authorities
ST/AI/387	Security Arrangements for Admission to United Nations Headquarters
ST/AI/333	Personal Identification Cards - Headquarters
ST/AI/292	Filing of adverse material in personnel records
ST/AI/299	Reporting of arrest or detention of staff members other agents of the United Nations and members of their families
ST/AI/108	Annual Inspection of Official Status File
ST/AI/105	Maintenance of Personnel Record Cards
ST/AI/104	Solicitation of Voluntary Contributions within the Secretariat

Information Circular(s)

ST/IC/2019/7	Availability of official documents to Secretariat officials
ST/IC/2016/25	Anti-Fraud and Anti-Corruption Framework of the United Nations Secretariat
ST/IC/2016/10	No smoking policy at United Nations Headquarters premises
ST/IC/2016/8	Imposition of fees associated with the privileges and benefits provided by the Office of Foreign Mission for non-United States citizens
ST/IC/2014/29	Revised procedures for obtaining a driver's licence and testing requirements for licences with a motorcycle endorsement for non-United States citizens
ST/IC/2013/34	United States revised policies and procedures concerning the authorization of utility tax exemption for the United Nations Secretariat and its eligible staff members
ST/IC/2012/11	United States income tax requirements as they relate to employment authorizations for dependent family members
ST/IC/2004/39	Procedures regarding citations for motor vehicle infractions

Policy Guidelines

OHR/PG/2025/6	Determination or change of nationality
OHR/PG/2025/4/Rev.1	UN80: Staff Support Policy Framework Version 2.0
OHR/PG/2023/10	Reasonable Accommodation Guideline
OHR/PG/2023/8	Guidelines for the personal use of social media
OHR/PG/2006/2	Use of official cars guidelines
OHRM/PG/2002/1	Staff Safety and security [privileges and immunities]

Forms

Miscellaneous

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