back pay

noun

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

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Philadelphia police officers win reinstatement at a high rate, and that has cost taxpayers millions in settlements and back pay, plus decreased public trust in the police disciplinary system. Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 24 Feb. 2025 Koerner is seeking back pay, front pay and damages. Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025 His order also states they should be reverted to their former rank and receive full back pay, benefits, bonus payments or compensation. Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2025 The executive order provides for full reinstatement, back pay, and an official acknowledgment of service for those affected. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for back pay

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“Back pay.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/back%20pay. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.

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