Discrimination
Learn what discrimination looks like and what protection the law gives you.
Your rights at work
Young women’s rights at work
Everyone deserves to feel respected and treated fairly at work, but many young women’s rights are not met in the workplace. These pages break down what your rights at work are, and how to make sure they are being met by your employer.
Pay at work
Check minimum wage, equal pay and what to do if you’re being underpaid.
Holiday leave
Understand what holiday leave is and what holiday pay you’re entitled to.
Sick leave
Understand what sick leave is and what pay you’re entitled to.
Maternity leave
Understand what maternity leave is and what pay you’re entitled to.
Paternity leave
Understand what paternity leave is and what pay you’re entitled to.
Carer's leave
Understand what carer’s leave is and how to ask for it.
Bereavement leave
Understand what bereavement leave is and how to ask for it.
Flexible working
Learn how to request flexible working or working from home.
Zero-hours contracts
Know your rights if you don’t have guaranteed working hours.
Joining a union
Find out how unions support workers and how they can help if something goes wrong.
Get support
Webinars
Our expert-led webinars explore key topics around work and wellbeing, offering practical advice and opportunities to learn, ask questions and connect with others. Topics include job applications, interviews, money and wellbeing.
Workshop Series
An online group programme of 3 consecutive workshops to connect with young women facing a similar work challenge. Hear from expert speakers, take part in activities and build your network.
Coaching
Coaching is a series of conversations where a coach asks questions to help you think about different parts of your life. Young women have described coaching as something which helped them think through their next steps and make a plan.