back pay
"Back pay" refers to money owed to an employee for past work, typically due to delays, errors, or disputes.
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Definition
B2Employment
(general)Money owed to an employee for work done in the past, usually because of a delay or mistake in payment.
Example
- After the audit, the company issued back pay to all affected employees.
- The court ruled that the worker was entitled to back pay due to wrongful termination.
C1Labor Law
(legal, technical)Unpaid wages owed to an employee, often resulting from legal disputes or settlements.
Example
- The settlement included a significant amount of back pay for the employees.
- The union negotiated back pay for the workers after the strike.
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