Ensuring business continuity without extra costs

Employer may ask employees to remain available outside of regular working hours – answer phone calls, log into the system, or come to the office if needed. However, the law makes an important distinction – time spent on call does not count as working time unless the employee is carrying out tasks. At the same time, any arrangement must still take into account employee’s right to daily and weekly rest. If the employee is only staying available, and does to actively perform any duties, additional pay is not required. – Sandra Szybak-Bizacka and Michalina Lewandowska-Alama comment for Rzeczpospolita.

Full article in Polish avialible: here.