A woman is pregnant. She is specially protected by law just before and after the birth of her child. What is this protection called?
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Correct answer to question 247: Maternity protection
Explanation
Mutterschutz under the Maternity Protection Act protects pregnant and new mothers at work: they may not be employed during the six weeks before and usually eight weeks after birth. The period includes protection from dismissal and entitlement to maternity pay.
The question in German, as it appears in the test
Eine Frau ist schwanger. Sie ist kurz vor und nach der Geburt ihres Kindes vom Gesetz besonders beschützt. Wie heißt dieser Schutz?
Last updated: November 2026
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