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With the rise of digitalization and data-driven decision-making, the volume of sensitive information has increased, along with...
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In order to remain competitive, it is no longer merely an advantage for companies to have an online presence, but a fundamental...
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With the development of digital platforms, anyone can become a content creator today: a smartphone, a good idea, and a few clicks...
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The rapid advancement of digitalisation has brought new opportunities but also new types of risks. In business operations, the...
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Considering modern technological developments, it has become necessary to rethink product liability regulations, as a result of...
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The birth of a child is a significant event in a human ‘s life, which also has a major impact on the professional and work-related...
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During the course of employment, situations may arise where an employee’s health condition changes, either temporarily or permanently....
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Electronic administration has undergone significant changes in recent years with the introduction of the Digitális Állampolgári...
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Introduction
In the following article, we have compiled the most important topics that inevitably arise in the life of companies...
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The preparation and adoption of the annual accounts each year is an important step in the operation of a company as it clearly...
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In everyday life and when concluding contracts, we often encounter the concept of general terms and conditions, or GTC for short,...
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The concept of employer control is one of the most important aspects of labor law, determining the employer’s liability for...
The European Data Protection Board’s strategy and the proposal to ease the GDPR to reduce the administrative burden on businesses
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During the employment relationship, the payment of remuneration is one of the fundamental obligations of the employer, which also constitutes the basis...
The Hungarian Parliament adopted Act XLIX of 2025 on the amendment of certain acts relating to the judiciary (“Amendment“), which, among other...
In 2022 the Government issued the Government Decree 561/2022 (XII. 23.) on the different application of certain provisions necessary for the economic protection...
On January 1 this year, Act LXIX of 2024 on cybersecurity in Hungary (the “Cybersecurity Act“) came into force, which was adopted in accordance...
Alongside technological development, numerous tools and methods have emerged with the aim of gaining unauthorized access to personal data. Although the...
According to Act I of 2012 on the Labour Code (“Labour Code“) an employment relationship is established by an employment contract, which shall...
The digital revolution of the 21st century has led to the emergence of new forms of employment at global level. The common character of these employment...
As of 1 July 2025, the rules on prior group employment approval and residence permits for employment for the purpose of investment will change. The main...
The preparation and approval of annual accounts is an important part of the operation of any company in each year and requires the involvement of an auditor...
In the first quarter of 2025, the European Data Protection Board (“EDPB“) adopted a new guideline under reference number 1/2025 (the “Guideline“),...
Global Law Experts recently published Anna Katalin Papp’s article on Doing Business in Hungary from an Employment Law Viewpoint
Introduction
Employment...
The institution of trusts came into force more than 10 years ago, and the new Civil Code has designated them as a type of contract and introduced a separate...
In October 2020, the European Data Protection Board (“EDPB“) adopted a document on a coordinated enforcement framework under Regulation (EU)...
The deadline for the implementation of Directive 2023/970/EU (hereinafter: “the Directive“), published on 17 May 2023, which aims to reinforce...
Simplified employment is an atypical employment relationship that offers the possibility to work in a more flexible framework than the general rules. The...
Hungarian legal and natural persons liable for VAT, including self-employed persons, were already required to have at least one Hungarian bank account.
However,...
At the end of last year, Act LV of 2024 on amending certain tax laws was published, which, among other things, amends certain provisions of Act C of 2000...
At the end of 2024, Act LVII of 2024 on labour-related provisions (“Amending Act“) was published, introducing new regulations for labour-related...
At the end of December 2024, a legislative amendment was published in the interests of legal competitiveness which also includes changes to the field of...
According to the facts underlying the decision, the employee had moved from his registered address but failed to notify the employer of this change, despite...
Introduction
Pursuant to Government Decree No. 403/2024 (XII. 18.) on housing allowance for employees (hereinafter the “Government Decree”), published...
Introduction
Over the last two decades, the economy has undergone a major transformation, as a result of which the previous statistical classification...
The minimum wage that third-country professionals who work or will work in Hungary with an EU Blue Card can expect in 2025 has recently been published.
Why...
Introduction
In the next part of our series of articles, we will look at the residence of third-country nationals in Hungary as managing directors from...
Introduction
Perhaps no one will think it is an exaggeration to say that the “general” residence permit for work purposes under the Harmtv. and the same...
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Many of you will have read in many places about the new immigration code that arrived almost in tandem with 2024. With this series of articles,...
As reported in our previous newsletter, the so-called Digital Citizenship Programme (DÁP) will enter a new phase from the beginning of next year. The next...
On 29th October 2024, the Government submitted its bill proposal number T/9718 (“Proposal“), which contains provisions amending certain labour...
Partial abolition of the employer’s obligation to provide an aptitude test
The subject of much debate and uncertainty in recent months has been the...
CLVPartners© Law Firm is pleased to announce two new talented professional team members, Eszter Bohati and Anikó Hrebenku who have recently joined our...
We are delighted to announce that we have again been ranked as a top-tier firm in The Legal 500 EMEA 2024 edition. Our services have been ranked in Employment...
We proudly and gladly announce that CLVPartners Law Firm has been recognized again by Chambers and Partners in their 2024 rankings! This is a prestigious...
CLVPartners Csabai and Papp Law Firm is actively seeking opportunities to integrate sustainability considerations into decision-making processes and day-to-day...
We describe below the most important changes.
1. Changes to the company registration procedure
As of 1 March 2024, the Court of Registry will provide the...
The most important changes are described below.
1. Legislative changes in the field of labor law
1.1 Introduction of the employment certificate
The...
Since 25 May 2018, there is hardly a company that has not had to deal with a Data Protection Officer, or DPO. It has been 5 years since the Regulation...
The Decree which was published on 5 October envisages a comprehensive re-regulation of the residence and employment conditions of third-country nationals...
Today, we are thrilled to celebrate a significant milestone – our law firm’s 20th anniversary! Over the last two decades, we have remained...
On 25 May 2023, Act XXV of 2023 on Complaints and Whistleblowing and on the Rules Relating to the Reporting of Abuses (“Complaints Act” or...
Introduction
In today’s digital world, methods and technologies for collecting and processing personal data (e.g. cookies) are extremely widespread...
On the last day of February, the Government submitted a new draft law transposing Directive 2019/1937 on the protection of persons who report violations...
The term ‘satellite workplace’ or ‘satellite employee’ is becoming increasingly common. In this article, we present these concepts...
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On 21 December 2022, Act LXXIV of 2022 amending certain employment-related laws was published, which includes, among other things, the amendment...
From 28 May 2022, Directive 93/13/EEC on unfair terms in consumer contracts will be supplemented by new rules aimed primarily at combating unfair commercial prac...
In the first part of our series of articles, we looked at the motivational options available to companies for their physical employees (blue-collar workers)....
It is often that workers educate themselves alongside their employment, whether or not related to their job. Employers tend to support employees in continuing...
INCENTIVE SCHEMES FOR BLUE-COLLAR WORKERS
The increased demand for labour, the emigration of skilled manual workers – either to a company...
COMPANIES COULD FACE NEW SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING OBLIGATIONS
Introduction
After a long period of time based on the warning signs of the environment,...
As of 1 January 2022, the Civil Code has been amended on several points. In this article, we have summarised the issues that affect our clients the most....
As of 1 January 2022, certain provisions of Act II of 2007 on the Entry and Residence of Third-Country Nationals (hereinafter: "Act.") were amended. The amendmen...
We are pleased to inform you that on 17 December 2021 the new regulations were adopted regarding the teleworking - home office – labour law and the related occup...
The European Data Protection Board (“EDPB” or “Board”) has adopted the final version of guidelines no. 07/2020 on the concepts of controller and processor in the...
On 29 April 2021, by Gov. Decree No. 203/2021. (IV. 29.) (hereinafter: “Gov. Decree”) the Hungarian Government has made it possible for those with immunity against...
On 26 April 2021, by Gov. Decree No. 194/2021. (IV. 26.) (hereinafter: “Gov. Decree”) the Hungarian Government has decided on the third phase of lifting emergency...
The Hungarian National Authority for Data Protection and Freedom of Information has published its position on the processing of data relating to employees’ COVID-1...
By the Gov. Decree No. 104/2021. (III. 5.) (“Gov. Decree”) the Hungarian Government has decided to implement stricter lockdown rules, which shall apply from 8 March 2021....
Extension of protective measures applicable during the period of state of emergency
The restrictions (of Gov. Decree 484/2020 (XI. 10.)) apply as of 11 November 2020 for the whole of Hungary, effective until 11 December 2020. These restrictions ma...
Please note that by adopting Gov. Decree No. 469/2020 (X.29.) the Hungarian Government has extended the travel restrictions and border control again until 1 D...
Pursuant to the amendments of Act I of 2012 on the Labour Code (“Labour Code”) effective as of 1st September 2020, the employee shall be exempted from the requir...
The Hungarian Government has introduced new travel restrictions with regard to the coronavirus pandemic, which regulate entry into Hungary from 1 September 202...
The Hungarian Government has introduced new travel restrictions in the context of the coronavirus pandemic. The Decree on travel restrictions during the epidemiolog...
The Head of the Hungarian Data Protection Authority in his interview made an announcement contrary to the Authority’s previous official position.
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The transitional rules following the end of ’state of emergency’ have been established by Act LVIII of 2020 on the Transition Period, the most important of its provi...
Simultaneously with the declaration of the ‘state of epidemiological preparedness’, Act LVIII of 2020 on transitional rules concerning the end of state of emergency and on the state of epidemiological preparedness entered into effect (transition act). It amends the public he...
On 18 May 2020, the Hungarian Data Protection Authority („HDPA” or „Authority”) has imposed a fine of HUF 100 000 000 on DIGI Távközlési és Szolgáltató Korlátolt Felel...
On 30 April 2020 another tax relief has been published with regards to the state of emergency.
During the state of emergency and the implemented partial curfew, the continuous decision-making of companies could easily become impossible. In order to preven...
On 29 April 2020, beneficial changes enter into effect in the aid provided for reduced working time employment.
The Hungarian government announced that they are going to wage support the wages to those employees that who are still able to work.
The European Data Protection Board (“EDPB”) has issued a statement on its website on data processing during the coronavirus epidemic.Please find our summary...
Effective as of today (19 March 2020) until 30 days after the end of state of emergency, the Labour Code shall be applied with derogations as a part of the...
The Hungarian Data Protection Authority („HDPA”, „Authority”) has issued on its website a briefing regarding data processing related to the coronavirus...
After years of negotiations the United Kingdom has officially left the European Union, therefore the UK has become a “third country”. We would like to take th...
The United Kingdom is set to leave the European Union on 31 January 2020. As the date draws ever so close, it is time to get acquainted with the rules to follow the departure of the country, most importantl...
At the end of last year, the Hungarian Data Protection Authority (HDPA) issued a statement, in which the HDPA commits itself to take all possible actions and use all available means – including adeq...
The end of the year is coming up fast and there are plenty tasks to arrange at the HR Departments. Among the others, it should be checked whether the holiday due for this year have been scheduled for all employees until 31 December, as well as, if the holiday...
A controversial proposal to establish a separate administrative court system in Hungary, which would also have merged the labour courts with the regional...
ECJ has decided on the dilemma: setting up a system enabling the duration of time worked each day by each worker to be measured is a must.
On 26 April 2019, Hungary’s new ‘Omnibus Act’ implementing provisions of the GDPR took effect. This article examines its significant impact on employers...
The supreme court has confirmed that it is not possible to incorporate the consideration for non-compete into the monthly wages even in the labour contract...
The amendments with regards to the GDPR, which was adopted by the Hungarian Parliament on the 1st of April, was officially published today.
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It became necessary with the entry into force and application of the GDPR, amend the domestic sectoral laws, which proposals are expected to be adopted...
The proposal affects the right of residence, employment and entitlement to social security and unemployment benefits for British citizens in Hungary.
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The Hungarian Data Protection Authority (NAIH) imposed a fine of one million forints on a company with a turnover of 15 million forints, which the Authority...
On 21 January 2019, the French Data Protection Authority (the ‘CNIL’) fined Google EUR 50 million for infringement of the GDPR. Though this decision only...
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