Employment Contract Archives - Hungarian Work Permit

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.

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.

10Mar 2023 by Zsuzsanna Sarkadi

Non-compete agreement in the Hungarian labor contract

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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.

21Oct 2022 by Zsuzsanna Sarkadi

Tax benefits in Hungary

HR

When planning for salaries in Hungary, you should keep in mind the various tax benefits available to employees. Since they increase net salaries without extra costs to the employer, they also function as incentives for employing certain demographic groups.

30Sep 2022 by Zsuzsanna Sarkadi

Salaries and minimum wage in Hungary

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In Hungary, the employment relationship is strictly regulated to ensure fair conditions both for employers and employees. Workers should always receive a living wage, and this is regulated by defining a minimum wage and regularly updating it.

22Jul 2022 by Zsuzsanna Sarkadi

Work permit renewal in Hungary

Work Permit

A work permit is usually issued for 1 or 2 years. If you want to continue working in Hungary, you will need to renew it before it expires. Learn which steps to take and what to watch out for!

01Jul 2022 by Zsuzsanna Sarkadi

From student to employee: work permit application for students in Hungary

Work Permit

Are you studying in Hungary? Do you want to stay after your education is finished? One possible path is to find an employer and apply for a work permit.