SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 7Emergency volunteering leave

PART 5General

Interpretation

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1

This paragraph applies for the interpretation of this Schedule.

2

In relation to England and Wales and Scotland, the following terms have the meaning given by section 230 of the Employment Rights Act 1996—

  • “contract of employment”,

  • “employed”,

  • “employee”,

  • “employer”,

  • “employment”,

  • “worker”,

  • “worker's contract”.

3

In relation to Northern Ireland, the following terms have the meaning given by Article 3 of the Employment Rights (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (S.I. 1996/1919 (N.I. 16))—

  • “contract of employment”,

  • “employed”,

  • “employee”,

  • “employer”,

  • “employment”,

  • “worker”,

  • “worker's contract”.

4

“Emergency volunteering leave” has the meaning given by paragraph 1.

5

“Health or social care” has the meaning given by section 9 of the Health and Social Care Act 2008.

6

“Week” means any period of 7 consecutive days.

7

“Working day” means a day other than—

a

a Saturday or a Sunday,

b

Christmas Day or Good Friday, or

c

a day which is a bank holiday under the Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971 in any part of the United Kingdom.