Claim for Retroactive Temporary Promotion and Backpay

A Federal employee requested a reconsideration of a decision which denied his claim for a retroactive temporary promotion and backpay. The employee claimed that he performed the duties of a higher graded position for a continuous 10-month period. However, he did not provide evidence that it was a continuous period. The employing activity claimed that no period during the months in question exceeded 120 days. It was held that the employee was only entitled to retroactive temporary promotion for each individual detail which lasted for more than 120 days. Each detail is treated as a separate and distinct personnel action. Accordingly, the previous disallowance was affirmed.