Mr L Akrasi v DPDgroup UK Ltd

Case Number: 6005969/2025 (CVP)

EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant Respondent Mr L Akrasi DPDgroup UK Limited Heard at: Watford (CVP) On: 24 August 2026 Before: Employment Judge S Moore (sitting alone) Appearances For the Claimant: No appearance For the Respondent: Mr C Adjei, counsel

JUDGMENT (1) The Respondent’s name is changed to DPDgroup UK Limited. (2) The claim is struck out on the grounds it has not been actively pursued pursuant to rule 38(1)(d) of the Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024. (3) The Claimant has 28 days from the date on which this judgment is sent to him to make any representations as to why a costs order should not be made against him and to provi...

REASONS 1 The Claimant says he worked as a courier driver from 1 October 2024 until 11 October 2024. 2 ACAS Early Conciliation took place between the Claimant and DPD between 11 December 2024 and 22 January 2025. 3 The claim form was presented against DPD on 22 February 2025 making complaints of unfair dismissal, dismissal for whistleblowing and unlawful deduction of wages. The Claimant said he...

2025. I considered the Claimant had been given a reasonable opportunity to make representations pursuant to rule 38(2) since he had the opportunity to respond to the Respondent’s application of 27 July 2026 either in writing or by attending the hearing today. 18 The Respondent subsequently made an application for costs in the sum of £9,454. 19 I was shown emails sent to the Claimant on 4 Februa...