Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pay-dispute

noun

/peɪ dɪˈspjut/

Definition

A disagreement or conflict regarding payment terms, amounts, or conditions associated with a transaction, contract, or employment.

Examples

The contractor and the client are currently in a pay-dispute over the final invoice.
After months of negotiations, the pay-dispute was finally resolved in court.
Employees raised a pay-dispute regarding unpaid overtime hours.

Meaning

Pay-dispute typically involves two or more parties who have differing views on when or how much payment is due, often leading to negotiations or legal action to resolve the issue.