Anne Krail
Mrs. Krail (46), a business administrator, is married and lives with her wife and two children (3 and 5 years old). She has been working full-time at a company for 5 years.
Recognizing Legal Issues
Mrs. Krail wants to reduce her working hours to 20 hours per week to have more time for her children. She applies for part-time work at her employer but is declined. The employer cites operational reasons for the refusal and emphasizes the importance of her full-time position. However, Ms. Krail suspects that her rejection is due to her gender and family situation.
Emotional Burden + Unclear Advice Services and Responsibilities
Mrs. Krail does not know that she can approach an anti-discrimination office with her problem. She is also afraid of losing her job if she legally challenges her superior's decision.
Private Support
A colleague tells her about the legal application office at the district court. They also helped her with a legal matter.
Advice Centers
The legal application office gives Mrs. Krail a flyer for general legal advice without providing her with legal counsel. They refer her to an anti-discrimination office that only advises individuals with low income.
Referral fatigue
Mrs. Krail gives up as she cannot find the appropriate support and does not take any further steps.
The problem is not resolved
Her request for part-time work is still declined, and she is forced to continue working full-time, which leads to considerable stress and dissatisfaction in her personal and professional life. Discrimination based on her gender and family situation remains unchallenged, and Ms. Krail experiences a significant disadvantage.
