Wage Claim
/ˈweɪdʒ kleɪm/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal demand by an employee or former employee for unpaid wages or salary believed to be owed by the employer.
The worker filed a wage claim with the labor board after months of unpaid salary.
Forms
- wage claim
- wage claims
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Commentary
A wage claim typically initiates proceedings under labor law to recover compensation; precise procedural requirements vary by jurisdiction.
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