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Having children while on a work permit in Hungary

Currently there is a wide variety of work permits available depending on the job and the background of the applicants. The Hungarian work permit is in fact a residence permit given for the purpose of work, but having children in Hungary is not supposed to affect the residency status while foreign workers will also be eligible for most Hungarian child benefits.

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Sick leave in Hungary

What happens if your Hungarian employees get sick? They should go on sick leave. But how does that work, what rights do you and your employees have, and most importantly, who pays for that? Read on to learn about the most important aspects of sick leave in Hungary.

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Changes to family related tax benefits in Hungary in July 2025

While the family tax benefit is being increased from July, eligibility for the tax benefit of mothers of four or more is narrowed down. As a result, payroll specialists need to pay extra attention to calculating taxes for employees this month, while the July take-home-pay of some employees will change in Hungary.

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Who pays social security cash benefits to your employees?

Under specific circumstances, your employees are entitled to receive cash benefits from the social security system. Social security allowances are usually paid directly by the Treasury, but in some cases, the employer can become a paying agent for them.

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The pink social security booklet will be abolished in Hungary

In another win for the digitalization of Hungarian administration, the pink social security booklet is finally being abolished as of January 2026. The information it contains is now safely managed by various government agencies, so the booklet has been redundant for some time. Instead, a new online platform will be created where employers can still check data if that is relevant to them.

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What does quiet vacationing mean for your Hungarian company?

Quiet vacationing is a trend that gets more and more prevalent in the U.S. It refers to taking time off without formally reporting it, often by pretending to still be working. Obviously, this is not good for business, but the reason why is more complex than it seems at first glance.

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Regular health checkups at the Hungarian workplace

In Hungary, employers are required to make sure that their employees are healthy and stay healthy while they are performing work for the company. This is done through regular health checkups which are organized by the employer.

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Child benefits in Hungary

In Hungary, child-rearing is supported in various ways. One of them is a lengthy maternity leave discussed in our previous article. Another one is the system of child benefits available to new mothers and parents.

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Paid time off and unpaid leave at your Hungarian company

If you have employees working for your Hungarian company, they will be entitled to paid time off in line with Hungarian labor law. PTO is not an option: you as an employer must make sure that your employees have taken all their PTO by the end of each year.

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Maternity leave and benefits in Hungary

When a child is born, mothers are eligible for 24 weeks of maternity leave in Hungary. During and after their leave, they may receive maternity benefits from the state. At the same time, both parents become eligible for extra days of PTO and other forms of leave and benefits.

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