back pay

British

noun

pay received by an employee from an increase awarded retrospectively

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Government employees typically receive back pay after a shutdown ends.

From The Wall Street Journal

The mother-of-four said it was during a chat with her colleagues about how much back pay they had received following the agreement of a new pay deal for nurses that she realised she was paying too much income tax.

From BBC

The agents are seeking reinstatement in their positions and back pay.

From BBC

That dispute involved a deceased FTC commissioner, ousted by FDR, whose estate sought back pay.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From The Wall Street Journal

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