back pay

British  

noun

1. pay received by an employee from an increase awarded retrospectively

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Example Sentences

He is asking the court to reinstate him to his role with appropriate back pay.

From The Wall Street Journal

With the government shutdown over, an estimated 1.4 million federal workers who missed paychecks are poised to start getting paid again, as well to as to receive back pay.

From MarketWatch

The left is touting the bill’s requirement of back pay for recently furloughed workers and the rehire of federal employees fired during the shutdown.

From The Wall Street Journal

It will also guarantee back pay for federal employees who were furloughed or who were working without pay during the budget impasse.

From Los Angeles Times

And the timeline further depends on factors beyond the companies’ control, including when the Federal Aviation Administration lifts restrictions on flights and whether air-traffic controllers keep showing up before their back pay arrives.

From The Wall Street Journal