A woman in Germany loses her job. What should not be the reason for this dismissal?

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The woman has been ill for a long time and is unable to work.
The woman was often late for work.
The woman does private things during working hours.
The woman is having a baby and her boss knows about it.

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Correct answer to question 104: The woman is having a baby and her boss knows about it.

Explanation

Dismissing a woman because she is pregnant is forbidden under Section 17 of the Maternity Protection Act (MuSchG). Once the employer knows about the pregnancy, no termination is allowed from its start until four months after childbirth, and any such dismissal is void.

The question in German, as it appears in the test

Eine Frau in Deutschland verliert ihre Arbeit. Was darf nicht der Grund für diese Entlassung sein?

Die Frau ist lange krank und arbeitsunfähig.
Die Frau kam oft zu spät zur Arbeit.
Die Frau erledigt private Sachen während der Arbeitszeit.
Die Frau bekommt ein Kind und ihr Chef weiß das.

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A woman in Germany loses her job. What should not be the reason for this dismissal?

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