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22Apr 2022 by Zsuzsanna Sarkadi

What to include in the labor contract in Hungary

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Last updated on 21 July 2023.The work permit issued to third country nationals in Hungary is always tied to a specific job. Because of this, there should be an agreement between the employer and the employee before the work permit application is submitted. The agreement is preferably a labor contract (although it can also be a preliminary agreement as well).

18Feb 2022 by Zsuzsanna Sarkadi

Work-life balance and working time in Hungary

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When you are moving your business to Hungary, you should be aware of the regulations that will apply to your employees. Working time in Hungary is strictly regulated to ensure that employees can maintain a healthy work-life balance, while employers can take advantage of their workers remaining healthy and motivated. Read our comprehensive summary to learn what you can expect from your employees.

28Jan 2022 by Zsuzsanna Sarkadi

Do I need a university degree to get a work permit in Hungary?

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The simple answer is no, you do not need a university degree to get a work permit in Hungary. However, you still need to prove that you are qualified for the job you want to perform in Hungary. So how does that work? Let us explain!

07Jan 2022 by Zsuzsanna Sarkadi

Trial, notice, termination with a work permit

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The Labor Code in Hungary (and in the EU) aims at protecting the rights of both the employer and the employee. It also includes how and when an employment relationship can be terminated – while immigration law governs what happens to the work permit when that happens.

30Nov 2021 by Zsuzsanna Sarkadi

Work safety trainings in Hungary

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Every employer must make sure their employees work in a safe environment. Law governs safety measures that must be applied at every work place, and that includes providing employees the knowledge for reducing risks. This is usually realized over work safety trainings to employees.

04Nov 2021 by Zsuzsanna Sarkadi

Health checkups at your Hungarian company

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When you operate a business in Hungary, it is your responsibility to ensure that employees remain fit for performing their tasks. Arranging for yearly health checkups for your employees is an essential part of this.

17Sep 2021 by Zsuzsanna Sarkadi

Employee rights in Hungary

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When you are bringing talent to your Hungarian company from your home country, you should be aware of the most important aspects of employment as defined by the local labor law. Take a look at our quick summary of the most basic employee rights in Hungary!

18Aug 2021 by daniel-kun

Labor demand and the 20% new quota on foreign workers

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In July, Hungary’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó announced that the limit on the number of foreign workers in foreign-owned Hungarian businesses would be raised from 10% to 20%. However, many enterprises under foreign ownership already employ more third-country nationals than that. How is that possible? Are these enterprises breaking the law?

22Jun 2021 by daniel-kun

Hungarian work permits: the year 2020 in numbers

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Hungary has been facing labor shortage because of demographic reasons. As a result, the government has taken steps to make it easier for foreigners to work in the country. These measures proved very successful, more than tripling the number of work permit applications over the last three years before the pandemic.

26May 2021 by Zsuzsanna Sarkadi

Getting married with a work permit in Hungary

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It is a common misconception that if you are a third-country national staying in Hungary with a residence permit based on employment (a work permit), you MUST switch to family unification when you are getting married. Actually, the issue is more complex, and depends on the nationality of your spouse.