Language: English
Question 104 · Federal question
A woman in Germany loses her job. What cannot be the reason for this dismissal?
German original (as asked in the real test)
Eine Frau in Deutschland verliert ihre Arbeit. Was darf nicht der Grund für diese Entlassung sein?
- A Die Frau ist lange krank und arbeitsunfähig.
- B Die Frau kam oft zu spät zur Arbeit.
- C Die Frau erledigt private Sachen während der Arbeitszeit.
- D Die Frau bekommt ein Kind und ihr Chef weiß das. ✓ Correct answer
Translation
A woman in Germany loses her job. What cannot be the reason for this dismissal?
- A The woman is long-term sick and unable to work.
- B The woman often arrived late to work.
- C The woman handles private matters during working hours.
- D The woman is having a child and her boss knows that. ✓ Correct answer
Explanation
Dismissing an employee because she is pregnant is illegal in Germany under the Mutterschutzgesetz. Lateness, handling private matters at work, or long-term illness can, in contrast, be valid grounds for dismissal if properly documented.
Tips
- Pregnancy is a protected status, the other three answers describe conduct or performance, which the law treats very differently.
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