Supreme Court rules overtime pay covers all claims but rest time requires separate damages or compensation.
Poland (PL)
Legislator summary
AI generatedThe Supreme Court resolved a legal question regarding whether medical duty pay fully satisfies claims for lost rest time and overtime. The court held that while the specific statutory rate covers the work aspect, it does not replace the right to rest, which must be addressed separately through general damages or compensation. Consequently, the court clarified that employees are entitled to claim additional remedies if their rest rights are violated, distinct from the standard overtime payment.
Legislator headnote
AI generatedArt. 32j ust. 1 z. o. ZOZ; Art. 132, 133 k.p.: The statutory remuneration for medical duty covers claims for overtime work but does not exhaust the employee's right to rest; therefore, separate claims for compensation or damages for denied rest periods remain admissible.