Notice Period Archives - Hungarian Work Permit

13Mar 2026 by Zsuzsanna Sarkadi

Hiring foreigners already in Hungary – How to change a work permit?

When you are recruiting employees, the goal is to find the best person for each job, regardless of where they come from. If you want to staff your Hungarian business with third-country nationals, they will need work permits. This is true even if your future employees are already in Hungary. Read on to learn what to watch out for in this case, and let us help you with the new work permit application.

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.

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.

22Apr 2022 by Zsuzsanna Sarkadi

What to include in the labor contract in Hungary

HR

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).

07Jan 2022 by Zsuzsanna Sarkadi

Trial, notice, termination with a work permit

HR, Work Permit

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.

17Sep 2021 by Zsuzsanna Sarkadi

Employee rights in Hungary

HR, Work Permit

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!