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Practice question: Pregnancy (RA 10354, Sec. 23(c))

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Practice question

Under Section 23(c) of RA 10354, may pregnancy alone be used as a ground for non-hiring or termination?
  1. Yes, whenever the employer prefers.
  2. No, the provision expressly prohibits that ground.
  3. Yes, if an applicant is otherwise qualified.
  4. Yes, if the employer anticipates maternity leave.
  5. Yes, if the rule is printed in a handbook.

Legal references

  • https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2012/ra_10354_2012.html — RA 10354, Section 23(c).

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