Supreme Court allows pension claim by permitting expert evidence despite employer's refusal to issue special conditions certificate.

The Supreme Court of Poland allowed the pension claimant's appeal against the Social Insurance Institution's refusal of early retirement benefits. The claimant worked in high-frequency radio facilities but lacked a certificate from employers confirming special working conditions, which is normally required for early retirement. The court held that while administrative bodies are bound by employer certificates, civil courts at the appeal stage are not limited by these procedural restrictions and may admit expert opinions to prove the existence of harmful working conditions.