Definition: "Ratplanned" is a phrase used in the United States and Canada to refer to a person who has not been paid for work they have already done. This can be particularly prevalent among professionals or those who are often on call, as they do not receive paychecks at their usual workplace. The term comes from the slang term "ratplanned," which is used to describe someone who does not get paid for services provided, even when they are owed money.