An employee may not be dismissed if she ...
Eine Angestellte darf nicht entlassen werden, wenn sie ...
Correct answer: C
- A has always been punctual.immer pünktlich war.
- B refuses to accept the notice of termination.die Kündigung ablehnt.
- C is pregnant.schwanger ist.
- D has worked at the company for a long time.schon lange im Betrieb gearbeitet hat.
Why
Pregnant women are protected against dismissal. After the probation period, this applies during the whole pregnancy and for 16 weeks after the birth.
Exam answer: «Schwangere dürfen nicht entlassen werden.» More precisely: the protection only applies after the probation period, then during the pregnancy and for 16 weeks after the birth (ch.ch, 2026).
Common mistakes
- D: has worked at the company for a long time.
- Working at a company for a long time extends the notice period, but does not protect against dismissal.
- B: refuses to accept the notice of termination.
- You do not have to accept a notice of termination for it to be valid. Refusing it does not protect you.
Topic
Employment contract, notice, maternity
Anyone who starts a job concludes an employment contract with the employer. It sets out, for example, the wage, the working hours, the holidays and the notice period. Anyone who wants to end an employment relationship must give notice and respect the notice period. It is best to give notice in writing by registered letter or to have receipt confirmed. That way you can prove the notice.
Living in Switzerland
Work
Sources
Last checked: September 2026
Question 165 of the official question list of the Canton of Zurich (Gemeindeamt, May 2025). Translation and explanation: Swiss Passport.