126.—(1) Member contributions are to be deducted by the member’s employer from the member’s pensionable earnings for each pay period.
(2) A member’s employer may make contributions on the member’s behalf in circumstances determined by the scheme manager.
(3) A member is not required to pay member contributions—
(a)while the member is on unpaid adoption leave, maternity leave, parental leave, paternity leave or additional paternity leave; or
(b)with the employer’s approval, while the member is on unpaid leave.