Back Pay
/ˈbæk peɪ/
Definitions
- (n.) Wages or salary owed to an employee for work performed in the past but not yet paid.
The court awarded the plaintiff back pay for the period of unlawful termination.
- (n.) Payment of pension or benefits retroactively ordered by a tribunal or claims board.
The veteran received back pay after successfully appealing the benefits decision.
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Commentary
Back pay commonly arises in employment law disputes and may cover unpaid wages, benefits, or pension payments retrospectively; precise calculation and period covered often require careful legal and factual analysis.
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