Hungary
Posting Employees to Hungary – When Does the Posted Workers Directive Apply?
Posting to Hungary – what you need to know about the Posted Workers Directive
When employees from another EU country temporarily work in Hungary, special rules apply under the Posted Workers Directive (PWD). As in many other EU countries, companies are required to properly register the employee in the Hungarian system in certain situations.
The PWD aims to ensure that posted workers are protected by the local labour conditions in the host country. This applies to, among other things:
Minimum wage and wage payments
Working hours and overtime
Rest periods and holidays
Health and safety
Protection against discrimination
And more…
This helps to ensure a level playing field and fair competition between foreign and local employers.
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Remember to prepare the documentation
Before you can complete a proper registration in Hungary, you must ensure that all documents are available. The Hungarian authorities can request them at any time – even up to two years after the posting has ended. The requirements for documentation can be, for example:
- Employment contracts for the posted employees
- Payslips
- Timesheets (hours worked)
- Documentation for wages paid
- A1/E101 certificates for EU/EEA citizens
It is also important that the company appoints a local contact person or representative in Hungary that the authorities can contact if questions arise.
Apply early - avoid fines and complications
The registration process can take time and may require translations, regulatory approvals and additional documentation. That’s why it’s crucial not to leave registration to the last minute.
- Missing or incorrect registrations can have serious consequences
- Heavy fines for the company
- Prohibition to continue working in Hungary
- Expulsion of the employee from the workplace
- Damage to the company’s reputation and trust with business partners and authorities