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  • underpayment

    noun

    Being paid less than the legal minimum for your work.

    The audit found underpayment of several staff.

  • unfair dismissal

    noun

    Being fired in a way that is harsh, unjust or unreasonable under workplace law.

    She made an unfair dismissal claim within 21 days.