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

Q: A woman in Germany loses her job. What may NOT be the reason for this dismissal?

The woman is having a baby and her boss knows it.. Under German labor law, an employee cannot be dismissed because of pregnancy. This protection is enshrined in the Maternity Protection Act (Mutterschutzgesetz), which explicitly prohibits dismissal due to pregnancy. Such dismissals are considered discriminatory and unjust, and there are serious consequences for employers who violate this law.

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

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Correct answer

The woman is having a baby and her boss knows it.

Explanation

Under German labor law, an employee cannot be dismissed because of pregnancy. This protection is enshrined in the Maternity Protection Act (Mutterschutzgesetz), which explicitly prohibits dismissal due to pregnancy. Such dismissals are considered discriminatory and unjust, and there are serious consequences for employers who violate this law.