BGCM EC May 2017

Special rules apply to temporary absences that arise from maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave.

If you are away from work for any of these reasons, any period of paid absence (including a period when you are receiving statutory maternity, paternity or adoption pay) will count as Pensionable Service, and you will be entitled to benefits in relation to that period on the basis of your Pensionable Pay as it would have been but for your absence. Your contributions to the Scheme will however be based on your actual pay. You will continue to be a Scheme member during any period of unpaid leave but this period will not be included as Pensionable Service in the calculation of your benefits. However, you will continue to be covered for the benefits payable upon death as if you were a contributing member during such a period. Upon returning to work, with the agreement of the Trustees you can pay any arrears of contributions required to ensure that any period of unpaid leave that would not otherwise count will be treated as Pensionable Service.

The statutory rules relating to family leave are complex and if you would like further information please contact the Scheme Administrator.

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