Ms V Loughlin v DPD Group UK Ltd (England and Wales : Age Discrimination) [2026] UKET 1306383/2024 (17 February 2026)
The tribunal found that the claimant was treated less favourably because of her age and that the respondent failed to provide a legitimate, non-discriminatory reason for its actions.
- Citation
- [2026] UKET 1306383/2024
- Parties
- Claimant: Ms V Loughlin; Respondent: DPD Group UK Ltd
- Jurisdiction
- United Kingdom
- Judgment Date
- 17 February 2026
- Procedural Posture
- Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
- Outcome
- claim upheld
- Legal Topics
- Age Discrimination
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Parties
Ms V Loughlin
Claimant
DPD Group UK Ltd
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of age
Ratio Decidendi
The tribunal found that the claimant was treated less favourably because of her age and that the respondent failed to provide a legitimate, non-discriminatory reason for its actions.
Court Disposition
claim upheld
Orders
- The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimant for age discrimination.
- The respondent must review its employment practices to ensure compliance with the Equality Act 2010.
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