Family - Women

What are my rights as a female worker?

You should not find it more difficult to get a job than a man. Once you get a job, there should be no wage difference for the same work or work of equal value that is done by a man. This also applies to bonuses and other benefits. Your employer cannot give you different conditions of work and you have the right to the same working hours, overtime, leave, sick leave, dress codes, work flexibility, promotions and termination of employment. The same applies to vocational and other training. You should also have the same social security rights and should you work on a part-time basis, you are entitled to the same conditions as a full-timer on a pro-rata basis.

The EU has various laws regarding health and safety at work which provide rights and obligations for both your employer and yourself.