: money that is owed to a worker from an earlier time
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Private federal contractors who work for federal agencies aren’t guaranteed back pay.—Samantha-Jo Roth, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Mar. 2025 Reinstating military members dismissed over COVID-19 vaccine refusal Service members dismissed from the military for failing to get vaccinated against COVID-19 reinstated with full back pay and benefits.—Elvia Limon, The Hill, 29 Jan. 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for back pay
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