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Glossary of terms

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

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