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Rights and obligations of Staff

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

Rights and obligations of staff

Staff Regulations, 1.2

Staff Rules, 1.2

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

Secretary-General's Bulletin(s)

ST/SGB/2020/4 United Nations Flag Code
ST/SGB/2019/8 Addressing discrimination, harassment, including sexual harassment, and abuse of authority
ST/SGB/2018/1 Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations
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
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/2020/5 Temporary special measures for the achievement of gender parity
ST/AI/2018/8 Authority of United Nations security officers in New York Headquarters
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/309/Rev.2 Authority of United Nations Security Officers
ST/AI/387 Security Arrangements for Admission to United Nations Headquarters
ST/AI/333 Personal Identification Cards - Headquarters
ST/AI/299 Reporting of arrest or detention of staff members other agents of the United Nations and members of their families
ST/AI/292 Filing of adverse material in personnel records
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/2021/4 Payment of 2020 income taxes
ST/IC/2019/7 Availability of official documents to Secretariat officials
ST/IC/2018/24 Arrangements for admission to United Nations Headquarters during the high-level meetings and the general debate of the seventy-third session of the General Assembly
ST/IC/2018/23 Arrangements for admission to United Nations Headquarters during the seventy-third session of the General Assembly
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

Other Documents

Forms
DESA.6 (Request for Personnel Files)
DESA.7 (PS/TCMS Personnel File Control Form)
DPKO.8 (DPKO Registry Unit Official Status File Movement Log)
DPKO.9 (DPKO Personnel File Control Form)
P.11-E (Personal History)
P.11/C (Supplementary Sheet to P.11)
P.110 (Personal History-short form)
P.113 (Administrative Detail form)
P.159-E (Reference Statement Check for Professionals)
P.180 (Personnel Files Cross Reference Sheet)
P.198 (Request for Personnel Files)
P.209 (Information Kit on G-4 Visa Application)
P.210 (Information Kit on G-5 Visa Application)
P.210A - Prenotification of a domestic Worker - G-5 Visa
P.210B - Computation Sheet - For the request of a G-5 Visa
P.210C - Compliance Report for the renewal of visas for household employees
P.282 (Authorization to withdraw Personnel Files)
P.283 (Personnel Records File Closure Form)
P.312 (Clarification of Status of Family Members and Arrival Notice)
P.312A (Clarification of Status of Household Employee and Arrival Notice)
P.320 (Work Permit for Spouses Holding G-4 Visas)
P.321 (Work Permit for Children Holding G-4 Visas)
P.34-E (Declaration - Oath of Office)
P.36-E (Opt out/Resume Participation in the Voluntary supplemental funding mechanism for the Office of Staff Legal Assistance)
P.401 - Temporary Special Measures for the Achievement of Gender Parity
PT.158 (Advance Request for Visas)
PT.158/A (Advance Request for Visas which requires certification)
PT.164 (Official Travel of UN Staff Members in the United States)
PT.39-E (Application for UN Family Certificate)
PT.63 (Request for Change to G-4 Visa Status (for Staff Member))
PT.63A (Request for Change to G-4 Visa Status (for Spouse and eligible family members))
PT.63B (Request for Change to G-5 Visa Status (for Household Employee))
TTS.1 (Request for U.S. Visa)
Guidelines
Institutional use of social media
Rules of Procedure - Joint Harassment Prevention Board
Staff Safety and security [privileges and immunities]
United Nations Secretariat - Guidelines for the Personal Use of Social Media
Use of official cars guidelines

Other Documents

United to Respect Toolkit