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(1) An employer shall not assign, whether permanently or temporarily, a pregnant woman worker to a post outside her place of residence after the completion of the fourth month of pregnancy, if the assignment, in the opinion of a medical practitioner or midwife, is detrimental to her health.

(2) The pregnant woman worker may present a written complaint to the Commission against the employer who contravenes subsection (1).

(3) The Commission shall investigate the complaint and its decision on the matter shall, subject to any other law, be final.