
La società di consegne DPD accusata di “vendetta” licenziando gli autisti che criticavano i tagli allo stipendio
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/nov/01/delivery-firm-dpd-accused-of-revenge-sacking-drivers-who-criticised-pay-cuts?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
di topotaul
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The problem with this is that the vast majority of DPD drivers are employed by a franchise owner and not DPD directly.
>The protection against dismissal or detriment for trade union activities only applies to the activities of an independent trade union,” he said, adding that the drivers may not enjoy such a status.
>“This reveals a deficiency in the existing legislation which the government should consider fulfilling. Penalising workers for
I agree but it needs a mechanism otherwise it would be abused.
Such as raising a greigance + 14 days notice to allow the company to respond, and any action (such as strike action) also requiring 14 days notice.
Jeez what a racket. No employment contract though so there is limited recourse unless they group up to go to high court.