Supreme Court dismissed cassation, ruling foreign work periods count for early pension if Polish social security contributions were paid.
Poland (PL)
Legislator summary
AI generatedThe Supreme Court dismissed the Social Insurance Institution's cassation appeal regarding the claimant's right to an early pension. The court confirmed that work periods abroad performed under direct employment contracts with foreign employers qualify as insured periods under Polish law, provided social security contributions were paid in Poland. The decision relied on the principle that such periods are included in the insurance record unless international treaties or specific employment agreements exempt the worker from Polish coverage.
Legislator headnote
AI generatedArt. 32 ust. 1, 2 i 4 ustawy o emeryturach i rentach; Art. 6 ust. 1 i 2 tej ustawy w związku z art. 7 pkt 3 ustawy o systemie ubezpieczeń społecznych: Foreign employment periods are recognized as insured periods for early retirement benefits if Polish social security contributions were paid, unless international treaties or employment contracts exempt the worker from such coverage.