Health and Safety Law 2024 (October 2024)
In the Matzak case, the ECJ rejected a test based on the “quality” of standby time, in other words, whether workers are free to enjoy the time as they please. Instead, what matters under EU law is where a worker is required to be and the speed with which they are required to respond if called on.
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