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flag Irish retiree wins pension boost after court rules 50 years of mandatory overtime entitles him to higher payments.

flag A retired Irish road worker, Padraig Browne, has won a High Court ruling entitling him to higher pension payments due to 50 years of compulsory overtime, with the court finding he regularly worked at least nine extra hours weekly, including starting an hour early and returning late, making overtime mandatory. flag The decision, based on contract terms, the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997, and documented work patterns, confirms that such overtime was essential and part of his duties. flag While future pension increases will reflect this, back payments are limited to six years due to the statute of limitations, and no lump-sum adjustment will be made for his 2008 retirement payout, though he will receive interest for the six-year period.

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