Section 213: References to maternity leave, etc.
Effect
663.This section explains what is meant by the different periods of maternity leave which are referred to in the Act.
Background
664.The rights of female employees to statutory maternity leave are provided for in the Employment Rights Act 1996. Compulsory maternity leave, ordinary maternity leave and additional maternity leave are the three types of maternity leave provided for in sections 72(1), 71(1) and 73(1) of that Act respectively.