Front Pay is a monetary award given to an employee, typically in discrimination or wrongful termination cases, to compensate for future lost wages until they can secure comparable employment.
- What is front pay?
Answer: It is a monetary award for future lost wages in employment disputes. - When is front pay awarded?
Answer: It is awarded in cases of wrongful termination or discrimination. - How is front pay calculated?
Answer: It is based on projected earnings, duration of unemployment, and mitigation efforts. - What is the difference from back pay?
Answer: Back pay covers past losses, while front pay covers future losses. - Who determines front pay?
Answer: Courts or mediators determine it based on case evidence.
