loss of earnings
noun[U]
ukusasituationin which apersonorcompanymakes lessmoneythanexpectedas aresultof anunexpectedevent:
He is putting together a £1.3mlawsuitforlossofearnings, on thebasishe wasunfairlydismissed.
Responsibility forlossofearningsandproduction,duetoinclementweather, willrestwith thesubcontractor.