Back pay; individuals reinstated or restored after reduction in force

§ 5593. Back pay; individuals reinstated or restored after reduction in force An individual removed or furloughed without pay in a reduction in force who, after an appeal to proper authority, is reinstated or restored to duty because the action was unjustified or unwarranted is— (1) entitled to pay, at the rate received on the date of the removal or furlough, for the period for which he did not receive pay with respect to the position from which he was removed or furloughed, less the amounts he earned through other employment during that period; and (2) deemed to have performed service during that period for all purposes except for the accumulation of leave. Decision on an appeal to proper authority under this section shall be made at the earliest practicable date.