DPD Group UK Ltd employment tribunal cases

Whistleblowing and Breach of Contract

Heard at London East

The Tribunal found that the claimant was a self-employed franchisee, not an employee or worker, and therefore had no jurisdiction to hear the claims; the entire case was dismissed on jurisdictional grounds.

Unfair Dismissal and Discrimination

Heard at Midlands West

The tribunal concluded that the employer’s policies were indirectly discriminatory on grounds of sex and that the dismissal was unfair, so the claimant’s claims were upheld.

Discrimination and Harassment

Heard at Birmingham

The claimant failed to establish that he met the statutory definition of a disabled person at the relevant times for the purpose of his claims.

Discrimination and Whistleblowing

Dismissed because the employer had provided reasonable adjustments and complied with grievance and health‑and‑safety procedures, so the claimant’s discrimination and detriment claims were not proven.

Unpaid Wages and Breach of Contract

Heard at Leicester

The claim was dismissed because the bonus was discretionary, there was no contractual right to it, and the employer reasonably exercised its discretion to withhold the payment while the employee was under suspension and later dismissed.