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

Growers who have been paying the lower rates may also owe back pay. — Molly A. Wallace, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2026

The lawsuit seeks, among other remedies, reinstatement to the FBI, an awarding of back pay and a court order declaring that the firings were unlawful. — Eric Tucker, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026

From January through July 10, the city paid Ginestra $37,900 in a combination of overtime and call-back pay. — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026

The arbitrator determined Sohn should be reinstated without back pay and trained on the most current pursuit policy, with any future violations resulting in immediate termination. — Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026

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