home |
sex? | faq's |
rights |
guidance |
get help |
downloads |
resources
Do these real-life examples below sound familiar to you or your friends?
"I am on a training course to be an electrician. The teacher keeps sending me off to get sandwiches and make cups of tea whilst the young men do practical work. What can I do?"
- "I work part-time at a supermarket and have been told that I cannot have further training because only full-timers are eligible. Is this fair?"
- "I am getting taunted at work all the time because I wear the hijab. How can I make them treat me with respect?"
- "I went for an apprenticeship as a nursery nurse but they said they don’t take on young men. Can they do this?"
- "I’m in my first job and discovered that the men are getting paid more than the women. My boss says it’s because the men are using more complicated machinery but us women use most of the same equipment. Can we do something about the difference in our pay?"
- "I’ve always wanted to be a plumber but my careers adviser says it isn’t a suitable job for a young woman. Is she right?"
- "I told my employer that I was pregnant. Next thing they tell me I’m not doing a good enough job and sack me. What can I do?"
- "I am at college and one of my lecturers keeps asking me about my sex life and asking me out. This is making me feel very uncomfortable. What can I do?"
Luckily the people who asked these questions spoke to us. It's easy to get advice.
>> View your rights as a young person and discover how you are protected by the law