Task-based working hours: not overtime-proof

A task-based working time system is neither a ticket to total flexibility nor a means to avoid overtime. It is a strategic tool that remains effective only if the employer accurately assesses the nature of the work, the true scope of duties, and the employee’s actual capacity. When implemented correctly, the system delivers what modern organisations value most: employee autonomy, transparency of expectations, and effective workload management. However, if “task-based” becomes merely a superficial label applied to a traditional working structure, it may lead to legal disputes, unmanaged overtime, and potential employer liability. – Kinga Polewka-Włoch and Jan Kozakoszczak comment to Rzeczpospolita.

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