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1. Klara started working at a deli shop on April 1, 2020. On October 19, 2020 she informed her employer that she is pregnant and is due on February 1, 2021. Her employer informed her that they are not able to provide her any paid time off since it is a very small shop. They will, however, provide her with unpaid time off if she needs it. She has indicated that she would like to take her pregnancy leave starting November 2. Klara is concerned that the deli is hiring someone to replace her when she is on her leave.

Which of the following is true:

A. Klara has a right to her job back when her leave is over unless the position no longer exists for reasons other than Klara taking a leave.

B. Klara is entitled to 17 weeks of pregnancy leave and up to 78 weeks of maternal leave. 

C. Klara is entitled to 17 weeks of pregnancy leave but all of her pregnancy leave Thust be taken before the birth of her baby

D. Klara is entitled to 17 weeks of pregnancy leave and 63 weeks of parental leave. 

2. Klara started working at a deli shop on April 1, 2020. On October 19, 2020 she informed her employer that she is pregnant and is due on Fbruary 1, 2021. Her employer informed her that they are not able to provide her any paid time off since it is a very small shop.

Which of the following is true?

A. Her employer should be providing her with paid time off.

B. Klara is entitled to both pregnancy and maternal leave

C. Klara's pregnancy leave entitlement is 17 weeks.

D. Klara has not worked enough weeks to qualify for pregnancy leave.

3. Rebecca works as a carpenter earning $78,000 per year plus vacation pay. She has been working there for 19 years and four months.

Unfortunately, not only has her job been eliminated, her entire plant is being shut down. A total of 477 people are losing their jobs. Rebecca has asked you what her entitlements are in this situation. Which of the following will she receive?

A. She gets $18.720 in termination pay

B. She gets $18,000 in termination pay and $29,100 in severance pay.

C. She gets $19,080 in termination pay and $29,000 in severance pay

D. She gets $18,720 in termination pay and $29,000 in severance pay

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