SECTION 32 — A contract of employment shall be suspended

• (a) if the establishment is closed by reason of the departure of the employer to undertake military service for any reason; • (b) during the worker's military service or any period of recall for military service for any reason ; • (c) during the worker's absence in the case of illness duly certified by a medical practitioner approved by the employer or one belonging to a hospital establishment recognized by the State, for a period not exceeding six months ; this period shall be extended until such time as the worker is replaced ; • (d) during the period of maternity leave provided for by