Prohibition on serving notice of dismissal during absence

Where a woman is in receipt of maternity allowance under the Social Security Act, or is absent from her work in accordance with section 177 (1)(a) and (b) or remains absent from her work for a longer period as a result of illness certified by a qualified medical practitioner to arise out of her pregnancy or confinement and rendering her unfit for work, no employer shall, unless her absence has exceeded such maximum period as the Minister may by regulation prescribe, give notice of dismissal during such absence or give her notice of dismissal at such time that the notice would expire during such absence. CAP. 44.