What is Front Pay?​

Front pay is compensation awarded to an employee for lost earnings and other benefits due to employment discrimination. The compensation is determined from the time of judgment to reinstatement or in lieu of reinstatement. 

Compensation in front pay includes:

• Compensation lost while the employee looked for a new job
• Compensation for reputational damage or harm caused to the employee
• The time between the case and when judgment is made in favor of the employee.

Front pay ensures that the employee is adequately compensated for any losses caused due to discrimination. Front pay is considered an equitable remedy that seeks to “make whole” victims.