Couriers/delivery industry DPD courier who was fined for day off to see doctor dies from diabetes Don Lane’s widow says he was afraid of getting fined if he did not ensure his round was covered Ruth Lane with her late husband, Don. Facebook Twitter Pinterest Ruth Lane, the widow of Don Lane, who was a courier with DPD at its Bournemouth depot. Photograph: Richard Crease/BNPSRuth Lane told the Guardian: “There was a constant threat of a fine. They should have looked after him more.”Q&A DPD working practices: What do drivers get fined for? Courier companies using self-employed drivers, including ParcelForce and UK Mail, have also sparked anger by levying fines if rounds are not covered.

Source: The Guardian February 05, 2018 07:01 UTC