2 A sex equality clause does not have effect in relation to terms of work affording special treatment to women in connection with pregnancy or childbirth.
Definitions used in Schedule 7, paragraph 2 2
- sex equality clause
“sex equality clause” has the meaning given in section 66;
Defined in s.212(1) · see it in the full Act- woman
“woman” means a female of any age.
Defined in s.212(1) · see it in the full Act
Cases considering Schedule 7, paragraph 2 3
Ali v Capita Customer Management Ltd (Rev 2)
Schedule 7 paragraph 2 prevents the sex equality clause operating on terms affording special treatment to women in connection with pregnancy or childbirth. The Court held that maternity leave and pay fell within the exception. (see paras [106]-[107])
Peninsula Business Services Ltd v Donaldson
Cited as the provision which, with section 70(1)(b), identifies special treatment of women in connection with pregnancy or childbirth. It formed part of the court's jurisdictional analysis (see para [22]).
1 more judgment, and what each says about Schedule 7, paragraph 2, are in the case-law panel in the full Act.