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The complaint alleges violation of Florida’s private-sector whistleblower act and demands back pay and front pay in lieu of reinstatement and damages in excess of $50,000.
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Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 20 Mar. 2025
This weekend’s settlement is expected to award back pay to nearly 20,000 eligible drivers, based on the length of their suspension.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2025
After waiting years for their discrimination claims to be heard, some soldiers received the rare victory of years of back pay after they were passed up for promotion.
—Nick Penzenstadler, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
Federal employees, including those who are furloughed, will receive back pay once the president signs legislation funding the government.
—Noah Weiland, New York Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 20 Mar. 2025
This weekend’s settlement is expected to award back pay to nearly 20,000 eligible drivers, based on the length of their suspension.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2025
After waiting years for their discrimination claims to be heard, some soldiers received the rare victory of years of back pay after they were passed up for promotion.
—Nick Penzenstadler, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
Federal employees, including those who are furloughed, will receive back pay once the president signs legislation funding the government.
—Noah Weiland, New York Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Back pay.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/back%20pay. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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