underpayment

American  

[uhn-der-pay-muhnt] / ˌʌn dərˈpeɪ mənt /

noun

plural

underpayments

1. the act of paying less than is required or owed.

2. a payment which is lower than the money required or owed.

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Example Sentences

All the employers named on DBT's list were fined up to double the total amount they owed to staff, some for underpayments dating as far back as 2013.

From BBC

According to the nonprofit Department of Angels, 70% of the roughly 2,000 insured Eaton and Palisades fire survivors who were surveyed said delays, denials and underpayments are “actively derailing recovery.”

From Los Angeles Times

Licences were revoked for breaking rules including failing to provide promised work and underpayment, and helping people to circumvent immigration rules.

From BBC

Acknowledging the underpayment, Rayner said: "I deeply regret the error that has been made. I am committed to resolving this matter fully and providing the transparency that public service demands."

From BBC

“They are facing unavoidable hardships caused by insurance delays, denials and underpayments. These are problems that can be mitigated and solved if the right reforms are implemented immediately,” Harabedian said.

From Los Angeles Times