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Other employment law issues

Disciplinary and grievance procedures, internal rules, employment records, transfer of undertakings.

Hungary :: Anti-trust actions by employers

In 2020, the Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) fined the Hungarian Association of HR Consulting Agencies HUF 1BN for fixing minimum fees and other conditions with respect to the labour-hire and recruitment services for all its members from 2011-2018 …

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Hungary :: Human rights

Hungary has ratified almost all International Human Rights Covenants, apart from the Conventions on the Protection of Migrants and the Protection from Enforced Disappearance …

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Hungary :: Applicable law

◉ Cross-border rights When drafting any employment-related contractual document it is always important to determine under which law the contract shall be administered …

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Hungary :: Business transfers

At least fifteen days before a merger or takeover takes place, the parties to the business transfer must inform their recognised trade union, works council and other employee representatives about the due date of the transfer, its justification and the consequences for employees …

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Hungary :: Workplace Integrity and Whistleblowing

Under the Act on Complaints and Public Interest Disclosures that came into force on January 1st 2014, both public and private sector employees are protected when they make a complaint of a violation of individual rights that does not fall under any other proceedings or a disclosure that is considered to be in the public interest …

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Hungary :: Inspection and compliance

Compliance with employment regulations is subject to the criminal law and employers may be prosecuted for ‘tax fraud committed in relation to employment’ …

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Hungary :: Disciplinary procedures

The Hungarian Labour Code states that the disciplinary procedures to be followed in the case of an employee’s breach of obligations are those which are stated in an applicable collective bargaining agreement; if the employee is not covered by a collective agreement, the employment contract may prescribe disciplinary sanctions and procedures …

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FedEE Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement

The Federation of International Employers (FedEE) is committed to undertaking its activities in an ethical and humane way. We seek to verify that none of our Suppliers, Associates, Affiliates Representatives or Members is involved in unethical trade practices and operate our own employment policy in line with ILO conventions and the principles of best practice. Operational and strategic issues are the responsibility of the FedEE Board, whilst day-to-day running of FedEE is through its Secretary-General and contractual relationship with our operating affiliate FedEE Corporate Services Limited (FCSL). Our services are mainly engaged via FCSL and are principally in the fields of professional services, IT services, telecommunications, utilities and office supply. We undertake to pay our suppliers in a timely way and promote an organisational philosophy that promotes equality of opportunity, freedom of expression, tolerance and a liberal corporate stance. FedEE has its own code of conduct, developed many years ago, and seeks to both further that in the corporate world and adhere to it in our own organisation.