Employment Archives - Hungarian Work Permit

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

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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.

06Jan 2023 by Zsuzsanna Sarkadi

All about overtime in Hungary

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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.

02Dec 2022 by Zsuzsanna Sarkadi

Working age in Hungary: Is there an age limit on the work permit?

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The Hungarian work permit is in fact a residence permit based on employment, tied to the job based on which you hand in the application. In line with this, you can apply for a work permit as long as there is an employer that is willing to employ you. Regarding age, this means that you should be an adult if you want to apply, while there is no upper limit on your age. However, there are a few things to consider.

21Oct 2022 by Zsuzsanna Sarkadi

Tax benefits in Hungary

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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.

02Sep 2022 by Zsuzsanna Sarkadi

Working with student residency in Hungary

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Student residency is normally given for the purpose of full-time study in Hungary. However, many Hungarian students work while attending university, and of course, the same option is available to foreign students. However, some conditions apply.

12Aug 2022 by Zsuzsanna Sarkadi

Side job with a work permit in Hungary

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The Hungarian work permit is tied to the job it was issued for. If you get a new job, you need a new work permit. But what to do when you want to work two jobs at the same time, that is, to get a side job? Read on and find out.

01Jul 2022 by Zsuzsanna Sarkadi

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

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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.

13May 2022 by Zsuzsanna Sarkadi

What is cafeteria in Hungary? Learn about fringe benefits

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When you hear the word “cafeteria”, normally you would think of a self-service restaurant. In Hungary, however, “cafeteria” is the collective term for fringe benefits you can give your employees above their gross salary. Learn how it works, and see if it can be beneficial to your Hungarian company.