Section 18(6A)

For the purposes of this section— “equivalent compulsory maternity leave” means a period of leave— which is of a substantially similar nature (regardless of its length) to compulsory maternity leave, and which is provided for under a statutory or contractual scheme; “equivalent maternity leave” means a period of leave— which is of a substantially similar nature (regardless of its length) to ordinary or additional maternity leave or both, and which is provided for under a statutory or contractual scheme.

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Source: legislation.gov.uk · retrieved 2026-09-04