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Prawne aspekty nadgodzin w procesie tworzenia gier
Legal aspects of overtime in the process of video game development

Author(s): Piotr Sypecki
Subject(s): Organizational Psychology, ICT Information and Communications Technologies, Labour and Social Security Law
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Śląskiego
Keywords: overtime; health and safety; IT; game production

Summary/Abstract: In this article, Piotr Sypecki examines the aspect of overtime work in video game development. He notes that the phenomenon known as “crunch” poses a challenge for producers and employees. Sypecki analyzes the legal issues that arise here; in particular, he highlights the basis of work performance, the predictability of overtime, and the protection of employees’ health.

  • Issue Year: 4/2023
  • Issue No: 21
  • Page Range: 1-14
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: Polish