Application of terms and conditions during ordinary maternity leave and additional maternity leave4
1
In regulation 96 (application of terms and conditions during ordinary maternity leave)—
a
in the heading, after “ordinary maternity leave”, insert “and additional maternity leave”;
b
in paragraph (1), after “ordinary maternity leave”, insert “or additional maternity leave”;
c
in paragraph (1)(b), for “the exception in section 71(4)(b)”, substitute “the exceptions in sections 71(4)(b) and 73(4)(b)”;
d
in paragraph (2), for “section 71(5)”, substitute “sections 71(5) and 73(5)”;
e
in paragraph (3), for “section 71”, substitute “sections 71 and 73” ; and
f
after paragraph (3) insert—
4
In the case of accrual of rights under an employment-related benefit scheme within the meaning given by Schedule 5 to the Social Security Act 19897, nothing in paragraph (1)(a) concerning the treatment of additional maternity leave shall be taken to impose a requirement which exceeds the requirements of paragraph 5 of that Schedule.
2
In regulation 17 (application of terms and conditions during periods of leave), omit “additional maternity leave or”.