DPD temporary workers may have missed out on sick pay and pensions, internal documents show
Summary
Internal documents suggest that low-paid temporary workers at DPD, a major UK courier company, may not have received sick pay or pension contributions they are legally entitled to. DPD says recruitment agencies, not the company, handle these payments and must follow employment laws.Key Facts
- Temporary workers at DPD may have missed out on sick pay and pension contributions.
- Sick pay is now legally required from the first day of absence due to illness.
- Pension contributions must be paid by the employer after 12 weeks of employment.
- Internal DPD records show costs for wages and holiday pay but no sick pay or pension payments.
- Employment experts say agencies might avoid paying benefits by moving workers before 12 weeks.
- The Association of Labour Providers warns that low charge rates can lead to worker exploitation or illegal actions.
- DPD states its contracts with agencies require them to follow all employment laws.
- Recruitment agencies are legally responsible for paying statutory sick pay and pensions, not DPD directly.
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