1. paying someone less money than they deserve or than is fair for their work
Usage: present participle of underpay

Examples

• The company was accused of underpaying its workers.
• Many employers are underpaying their employees despite record profits.
• She realized her boss had been underpaying her for years.
• The investigation revealed they were underpaying women compared to men.
• Underpaying skilled workers leads to high turnover rates.
• The restaurant was fined for underpaying its servers.
• He quit after discovering the firm was underpaying him by thousands.