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2026. 08. 04.

Hungary real wages rose 9% in May, top fifth gained HUF 113k

Hungarian real wages rose 9% year-on-year in May 2026, according to KSH figures. The headline is real. What it hides is that the top fifth of earners took home roughly HUF 113,000 more per month, while the bottom fifth gained about HUF 27,000. ...

2026. 07. 29.

5 min

Hungary's 4.4% jobless rate masks long-term unemployment

Hungary's headline jobless rate sits at 4.4%, one of the calmer numbers in Central Europe. Look one layer down and the picture changes: 214,000 people are out of work as of June 2026, more than one in three of them have been searching for over a ...

2026. 07. 16.

4 min

Home Office During the Heatwave: What Employees and Employers Need to Know

As temperatures continue to reach record highs across Europe, the government introduced emergency measures aimed at protecting workers during the current heatwave. Prime Minister Péter Magyar announced that public sector institutions should s...

2026. 06. 18.

4 min

Pay Transparency in Hungary: From Unstructured Systems to Calibrated Salary Bands

The era of wage secrecy is officially coming to an end across the European Union. With the transposition deadline for the EU Pay Transparency Directive (Directive 2023/970) set for June 2026, companies operating in Hungary are facing an immediate ...

2026. 04. 03.

2 min

The Great Disconnect: Rising Employee Demands vs. Tight Corporate Budgets

In the Hungarian labor market, 2026 is shaping up to be the year of the "Great Disconnect." After several years of navigating high inflation and a volatile Forint, the workforce has reached a breaking point. However, the corporate response is far ...

2026. 03. 27.

2 min

The End of Secret Salaries: Are Workers Finally Winning?

In Hungary, the topic of money at work has been a major cultural taboo for decades. "Don't look into your colleague’s pocket" (ne nézz más zsebébe) was an unwritten rule, often reinforced by strict confidentiality clauses in labor contracts. Howev...

2026. 03. 06.

2 min

What Does the Increased Minimum Wage in Hungary Mean for the Local Economy and Companies?

Hungary has recently embarked on a bold fiscal path, implementing significant hikes to both the statutory minimum wage (minimálbér) and the guaranteed minimum wage for skilled workers (garantált bérminimum). As we navigate 2026, the ripple effe...

2025. 11. 28.

3 min

Minimum Wage in Hungary in 2025: Current Level, Recent Evolution and Outlook

Hungary’s minimum wage system is built around two statutory levels: a general minimum wage and a higher guaranteed minimum wage for skilled workers. This dual structure is a defining element of the Hungarian labour market and influences wa...

2025. 11. 14.

3 min

What public holidays do we have in 2026?

It’s already November. Tomorrow is almost here and we realise that New Year’s is about to be celebrated. In addition to the joy of spending time with loved ones, the onset of the new year brings good news for those in the workforce. The year 2026...

2025. 05. 29.

3 min

How Many Breaks Are You Entitled to During an 8 or 12-Hour Shift?

The regulation of breaks in 2025 is a key focus in the Hungarian labor market, as it’s crucial for employees to understand their rights and the rest periods provided during work. The labor code breaks 2025 clearly outlines how many breaks you’re e...

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