Section 73: Maternity equality clause

Equality Act 2010 · 2010 c. 15View on legislation.gov.uk

Part 5: Work — Chapter 3: Equality of terms

If the terms of the woman's work do not (by whatever means) include a maternity equality clause, they are to be treated as including one.

A maternity equality clause is a provision that, in relation to the terms of the woman's work, has the effect referred to in section 74(1), (6) and (8).

In the case of a term relating to membership of or rights under an occupational pension scheme, a maternity equality clause has only such effect as a maternity equality rule would have.

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