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Working time in Poland is equal to 8 hours a day (daily standard) and 40 hours a week (weekly standard). The weekly standard together with overtime cannot exceed 48 hours on average during the accepted settlement period. This limitation does not apply to employees who manage an establishment on behalf of the employer.
The duration of the settlement period is defined by the employer via collective bargaining agreement or in the working regulations. This period cannot exceed 4 months and only in justified instances can it be extended to 12 months.
Work undertaken outside the working time standard established in accordance with the provisions of the Labour Code constitutes overtime. This is compensated for through the payment of additional remuneration for overtime or in form of extra leave.
Work undertaken during weekends or on public holidays on the order of a supervisor is also recognised as overtime for which the employee is entitled to extra leave.
The working time of employees who are employed part time is determined in the individual employment contracts.
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