Labor Law

Unemployment benefit is called jobseeker’s allowance in Hungary

Employees of Hungarian companies may apply for an unemployment benefit, or officially a jobseeker’s allowance after the employment relationship is terminated. This way they can sustain themselves while they are looking for a job. However, this benefit is available only if the employee is allowed to stay in Hungary.

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Organizational citizenship at your Hungarian company

Organizational citizenship behavior is everything that employees do outside the scope of their job description to support their colleagues and to benefit the organization as a whole. Let’s see how it works and how you can encourage it at your Hungarian company.

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Salaries and payroll taxes in 2025, Hungary

Just like every year, minimum wages are being adjusted as of 1 January 2025 so employees can receive a living wage. While employment related taxes do not change, the family tax benefit is increased, and fringe benefits are expanded.

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Can I have a second job in Hungary with a work permit?

You cannot get a second job if you are a third-country national living in Hungary based on a work permit. However, you can perform work outside your job, even if not in employment.

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Can I have a second job in Hungary with a work permit?

You cannot get a second job if you are a third-country national living in Hungary based on a work permit. However, you can perform work outside your job, even if not in employment.

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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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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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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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Which work permit types are relevant to your Hungarian company?

Under the new Hungarian immigration law that came into force this year, the Hungarian work permit has been split into several categories. Which work permit types will be relevant to your Hungarian company?

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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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