Applicable law: Munka Törvénykönyve (Labor Code, Act I of 2012, "Mt.").
Currency: HUF.
EU context: EU Working Time Directive 2003/88/EC applies. Hungarian law meets or exceeds EU minimums in most areas.
| 法源 | 相關條文 | 標籤 |
|---|---|---|
| Munka Törvénykönyve (Mt.) | §86–93 (working time), §107–109 (overtime), §139–146 (premium pay) | 🟢 |
| EU Working Time Directive 2003/88/EC | Maximum weekly hours, rest periods | 🟢 |
| Collective agreements | May extend overtime limits within statutory bounds | 🟡 |
🟢 — Mt. §92:
| Category | Daily / Weekly |
|---|---|
| Standard full-time | 8 hours/day, 40 hours/week |
| Reduced hours (health-risk jobs) | 6 hours/day (specified by government decree) |
| Employees under 18 | 8 hours/day, 40 hours/week (but stricter rest rules) |
🟢 — Part-time: may be agreed in the contract. Minimum is not prescribed by statute.
🟢 — Mt. §107–109:
| 限制 | 內容 |
|---|---|
| Annual cap (employer-ordered) | 250 hours/year |
| Extended by CBA | Up to 300 hours/year |
| Voluntary overtime (individual agreement) | Additional 150 hours/year on top of CBA-extended cap |
| Absolute maximum | 400 hours/year (250 base + 150 voluntary, or 300 CBA + 100 voluntary) |
🔴 — The interaction between the CBA extension and voluntary cap: whether total can reach 300 + 150 = 450 or is capped at 400 is subject to interpretive debate.
🟢 — Mt. §139–143:
| Compensation type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Overtime premium (weekday) | 50% wage supplement OR compensatory time off |
| Overtime on weekly rest day | 100% wage supplement, OR 50% supplement + compensatory rest day |
| Overtime on public holiday | 100% wage supplement |
| Night work (22:00–06:00) | 15% wage supplement |
| Sunday work | 50% wage supplement (if Sunday is not a regular working day) |
| Saturday work premium | 50% wage supplement (for employers with standard Mon–Fri schedule) |
🟠 — "Overtime bank" (working time frame/schedule) arrangements are common: employers set a reference period (up to 4 months, or 6 months by CBA) and balance hours across the period.
🟢 — Mt. §103–106:
| Type | Minimum |
|---|---|
| Meal break | 20 minutes after 6 hours of continuous work (not working time) |
| Additional breaks | Extra 25 minutes for 9+ hour shifts |
| Daily rest | 11 consecutive hours between shifts |
| Weekly rest | 2 consecutive rest days (48 hours), including Sunday where possible |
| Minimum weekly rest (alternative) | At least 40 uninterrupted hours including 1 full calendar day |
EU comparison: Hungary's 48-hour weekly rest significantly exceeds the EU Directive's 24-hour minimum.
🟢 — Mt. §93: Working time frame (munkaidőkeret):
🟢 — Flexible working hours (kötetlen munkarend):
🟢 — Mt. §110–112:
🟢 — The "slave law" amendment (2018) controversially expanded the working time frame to up to 36 months under collective agreements, and increased voluntary overtime from 250 to 400 hours. This remains in effect but has been politically contentious.
🟠 — In practice, few employers use the full 36-month frame or 400-hour overtime cap due to workforce resistance and union opposition.
| Provision | EU Directive | Hungary |
|---|---|---|
| Max weekly hours (incl. OT) | 48 hours | 48 hours (matches) |
| Daily rest | 11 hours | 11 hours (matches) |
| Weekly rest | 24 hours | 48 hours (exceeds) |
| Overtime premium | Not specified | 50% minimum |
| Night work premium | Not specified | 15% minimum |
The 2018 amendment allowing up to 400 hours of overtime and 36-month working time frames provoked significant protests. While legally in force, its practical use remains limited.
| 比較面向 | 匈牙利 | 捷克 |
|---|---|---|
| Standard weekly hours | 40 | 40 |
| Overtime annual cap | 250 (300 CBA, 400 max) | 150 ordered / 416 total |
| Overtime premium | 50% | 25% |
| Night premium | 15% | 10% |
| Weekly rest | 48 hours | 35 hours |
| Working time frame | Up to 4 months (36 with CBA) | Up to 26 weeks (52 with CBA) |