In Hungary, when a supported employee experiences the death of a close relative, they are relieved from the obligation to work for at least 2 working days per occurrence. This is classified as an "exemption from work" since the Hungarian Labour Code does not recognize special leave.
During this period, supported employees are entitled to an absence allowance, which is calculated at the same rate as their holiday pay, providing 100% payment. To apply for this bereavement leave, the supported employee must inform their employer.
In Hungary, educational leave does not exist as an officially recognized concept. Employees seeking to take time off for educational purposes can utilize their annual leave or request unpaid leave, which is subject to employer consent.
Eligibility for educational leave involves the following scenarios:
To apply for educational leave, an employee must notify their employer about their intention to take the leave. Since educational leave is not formally recognized, the pay calculation depends on whether the employee opts to use their paid time off or unpaid leave. If annual leave is used, the employee continues to receive their salary as usual, whereas unpaid leave results in their absence being without pay.
In Hungary, emergency leave is available when supported employees are unable to work due to personal or family reasons or circumstances beyond their control. The guidelines for emergency leave include:
In Hungary, supported employees are exempted from their work obligations when performing civic duties, such as jury service. During the period of jury service leave, supported employees receive their full entitlement. To apply for jury service leave, supported employees need to notify their HR Representative.
In Hungary, employees are entitled to unpaid leave for voluntary reserve military service. Key guidelines include:
In Hungary, the guidelines for blood donation leave allow employees to be relieved from their work obligations for the duration of their absence while donating blood. This includes a minimum absence duration of 4 hours, which also covers the time taken for compulsory medical examinations, including pregnancy tests.
In Hungary, a supported employee is eligible for unpaid leave for the extended nursing or home care of a close relative under certain conditions. The leave is available if the care period exceeds 30 days, and it can be taken for a maximum duration of 2 years. To qualify, the supported employee must personally provide the care.
To initiate the process, the supported employee is required to inform their employer of their intention to take unpaid leave.