Administrative Claims for Sunday Premium Pay as a Result of Decision in Fathauer V. United States

Mandatory Reference for ADS Chapter 472

Reference Issuance Date: 10/05/2011
Policy Issuance Date: 04/23/2010
Responsible Office: HR/ELR
File Name: 472maa_100511

Overview

The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has provided guidance to assist agencies in processing employees' administrative claims for Sunday premium pay as a result of the decision in Fathauer v. United States. In a May 26, 2009 decision, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled that part-time employees are entitled to Sunday premium pay for work performed on Sundays.