Glossary of terms by letter
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UCTA
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977
Undertaking
A binding promise to the Court
Unfair Dismissal
When an employer dismisses an employee without valid or justified reason, or without following the required procedures
Unfair Terms
Contract terms which are deemed unfair by legislation and will not be enforced by the courts
Unspecified Claim
A claim where the amount to be awarded is left to be determined by a Court