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Bridgend Nuffield employee wins £149,000 at employment tribunal
- A Bridgend personal trainer was awarded about £149,000 in compensation after an employment tribunal ruled her pay and holiday pay complaints were well-founded.
- Beth Littlewood alleged ongoing miscommunication and bullying at Nuffield Health, including unauthorised pay deductions and holiday pay issues.
- The key incident involved Littlewood travelling 800 miles from Germany to attend a meeting in Bridgend after being told leave was not approved.
- The judge described the management issues as 'common sense was wholly departed from' and said the incidents were primarily due to poor communication.
- Nuffield Health defended its policies but noted it could not comment further due to an appeal process.
- The tribunal highlighted that holiday pay in Littlewood's case was not calculated on a true average of gross pay, affecting thousands of PTs.
- Littlewood described the legal fight as exhausting but said the public record could help many PTs with holiday pay issues.
- Littlewood emphasized the case represented more than personal gain and aimed to set a precedent for PTs nationwide.
- The winner plans to continue coaching and competing, maintaining a busy schedule in European leagues and world events.
- Nuffield Health reiterated its commitment to a fair environment while noting the legal matter is ongoing.
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