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Paid time off or PTO in Hungary

Paid time off or PTO is an integral part of labor law in Hungary. Workers need time off to rest, to heal, or to take care of emergencies without compromising their livelihood. The number of days available for PTO each year depends on various factors.

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Changes to mandatory health checkups at the workplace in Hungary

When you operate a business in Hungary, it is your responsibility as an employer that your employees remain fit for their jobs. Now a new regulation is supposed to reduce the need for mandatory health checkups in low-risk jobs.

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Working Saturdays in Hungary in 2024

Because of the Christmas holidays, two working Saturdays are coming up in December. It is not too early to start planning: make sure you have a plan for opening and closing times for your business.

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Yearly company retreat boosts productivity at Helpers

The Helpers Team is going away for the weekend for a company retreat. We will be doing some team building to make sure we can work together as smooth as possible. In line with this, the Helpers Office will be closed from Thursday late afternoon. See you on Monday!

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Why to employ pensioners at your Hungarian company?

Retirement age in Hungary is 65 years, after which everyone can receive pension from the state. However, people are allowed to work even if they pass that age. In fact, employing pensioners is encouraged by various tax benefits.

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List of countries shortened for guest worker residency

Incredible, but cutting some countries for the list of eligible countries for guest worker residency in Hungary is a good thing. How is that possible?

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Tax benefit of labor market entrants reduced from August 2024

If you are in the middle of hiring a person like this, you should consider choosing a starting date still in July, so you can still take advantage of the tax benefit of labor market entrants while it is available.

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Am I obligated to pay for my employee’s commute expenses?

When it comes to Hungarian labor rights, commuting means that an employee lives in a settlement different from where their workplace is located. When that happens, the employee is eligible for the reimbursement of their commute expenses.

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Wage supplements and overtime in Hungary

When you operate a Hungarian company, planning your budget should include planning for payroll costs. Depending on your business model, you might need to apply wage supplements from time to time, so it is worth getting familiar with them.

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Exemption form work in Hungary

Labor law in Hungary is quite strict about how much time employees must be allowed to rest. They have at least 20 days of paid leave each year, and the law also defines reasons for exemption from work, when the employee still gets paid.

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