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28Jul 2023 by Zsuzsanna Sarkadi

New residency option for guest workers in Hungary

Starting from 1 November 2023, a new residency option will become available to third country nationals coming to work in Hungary. The new “guest worker residency” promises a simplified procedure in exchange for the curtailment of some options, but only people working for specific employers and in specific projects will be eligible.

07Jul 2023 by Zsuzsanna Sarkadi

Job description in Hungary

HR, Work Permit

Every employee at your Hungarian company must have a job description. This is a separate document that details their actual tasks, which you must give your employees within 15 days after they start.

09Jun 2023 by Zsuzsanna Sarkadi

What does career cushioning mean for your Hungarian employees?

HR

Another recent buzzword in HR is “career cushioning”, which, from the perspective of the employer, is mostly about how employees stay on the lookout for new opportunities at different organizations. However, it also has various side effects that actually benefit your business.

19May 2023 by Zsuzsanna Sarkadi

What is quiet firing? Is it a good idea for your business?

HR, Work Permit

Just like quiet quitting, quiet firing is not a new phenomenon, just a new, fitting name to sum up certain workplace practices. Unlike quiet quitting, however, quiet firing can actively hurt your business many ways. Read on to learn how it works and how you can build a better organization.

28Apr 2023 by Zsuzsanna Sarkadi

What is quiet quitting and how does it affect your employees in Hungary?

HR, Work Permit

Quiet quitting is a new term that started circulating over the last year or so. It refers to employees doing the bare minimum at their job, as if they were already considering quitting – a behavior that gives rise to frustration among employers. What can you do against it? Get a better idea below.

31Mar 2023 by Zsuzsanna Sarkadi

Employment rates and work permits in 2023 Hungary

Work Permit

The Hungarian Immigration Office has recently published its 2022 summaries, while the Hungarian Central Office of Statistics regularly publishes data about employment rates and empty positions. Get an overview of the latest data, and see what that means for your Hungarian business.

10Mar 2023 by Zsuzsanna Sarkadi

Non-compete agreement in the Hungarian labor contract

HR

Employees often have very specific, special skills which an employer might not want to see in the service of the competition. In such cases, a non-compete agreement can be drawn up. Read on to learn how that works.

17Feb 2023 by Zsuzsanna Sarkadi

Severance pay in Hungary

Work Permit

Severance pay refers to a payment an employee shall receive upon termination of their employment. In Hungary, it applies after at least 3 years of employment, while a few other conditions must be met too.

27Jan 2023 by Zsuzsanna Sarkadi

Child benefits for foreign workers in Hungary

Family, Work Permit

Foreign employees living in Hungary based on a work permit are eligible for the same tax benefits as Hungarian citizens. This applies to child benefits too, which might be relevant if the family of an employee is also in Hungary on residency for family unification.

06Jan 2023 by Zsuzsanna Sarkadi

All about overtime in Hungary

HR, Work Permit

If you operate a business in Hungary, sooner or later you might need your employees to do overtime for you. But how does that work? When can you expect it, and how much will it cost you? Read on to find out.