Athlete Awarded £149k After Boss Made Her Travel 800 Miles for a Meeting

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A British athlete has been awarded £149,000 in compensation after her boss made her travel 800 miles for a meeting that he did not attend. Beth Littlewood, a former athlete, claimed that the incident was the final straw in a series of unprofessional and unreasonable demands made by her boss. The court ruled in her favor, finding that her employer had breached the Equality Act and the Working Time Regulations. The case highlights the importance of employers treating employees with respect and fairness, and the need for greater accountability in the workplace.