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I PKN 119/99 AI generated

Supreme Court allows claim for damages for wrongful termination of fixed-term employment contract under Art. 50 § 3 KP.

Case Number I PKN 119/99
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Poland (PL)
Decision Date
Outcome Allowed / Granted

Legislator summary

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The Supreme Court dismissed the cassation appeal, allowing the employee's claim for damages regarding the wrongful termination of a fixed-term employment contract. The employee argued that the dismissal violated statutory procedures while on vacation, whereas the employer contended the claim was time-barred. The Court ruled that Article 264 § 1 of the Labor Disputes Act applies to all compensation claims under Article 50 of the Labor Code, ensuring equal procedural treatment for all employees.

Legislator headnote

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Art. 264 § 1 k.p.; Art. 50 § 3 k.p.: The limitation period for filing a labor dispute applies to all compensation claims for wrongful termination, including those for fixed-term contracts where only damages are sought.

Keywords

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wrongful termination fixed-term contract labor dispute statute of limitations compensation claim Labor Code Labor Disputes Act

Cited Legislation

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Art. 264 § 1 k.p.
Art. 50 § 3 k.p.
Art. 264 § 2 k.p.
Art. 393 § 1 k.p.c.

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