Profile For Emily H.

I just started a new job with a pretty large company. Got stuck on a technicality and I have to go through a 4 week training program even though I'm experienced. Pre-hire I was asked if I would be ok with training with a male in a sleeper since I am a young female. I said "no" every time. I was assured on 3 different occasions that a female would be provided. So I took my dream job on a dedicated route.

Long story short, shortly after arriving at orientation on Monday, I was told that there are no female trainers in my division. They have given me 2 options. I can transfer to another division (all of which have significant pay decreases, less home time, and not at all what I would have left my last company for) or I can submit to train with a male. They are threatening me with a 6 month contract I signed to force me to stay with the company.

Is this legal? I thought I heard somewhere that companies can't force females to train with males in a sleeper if they aren't comfortable with it (which I'm NOT). And I'm pretty sure that they can't hire me and force me to switch positions simply because I am a female and require a female trainer. Doesn't that go against Equal Opportunity Employment under sex discrimination? (Not my fault they hired me into a position where they couldn't train me. I passed all of the requirements and it was made clear from the beginning that I didn't want a male trainer.)

Advice? I have to try and get this sorted by Monday!!!