back pay

noun

: money that is owed to a worker from an earlier time

Examples of back pay in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Both will be reinstated to their previous rank of corporal and will receive back pay and benefits. — Kelsy Mittauer, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026

Diaz-Campos is seeking monetary damages in excess of $100,000, along with job reinstatement, back pay and lost benefits. — Chase Jordan july 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 July 2026

As part of the agreement, Battelle has a three-year requirement to provide back pay and compensatory damages to the affected individuals. — Darin Oswald, Idaho Statesman, 21 July 2026

Their raises will be reflected a week from Friday, with back pay for the retroactive raises to come later. — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2026

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