84 result(s) for higher minimum wage in Articles
Gross Wage Growth Continues To Slow In July
- 21 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- business
The average monthly wage in Hungary rose by an annual 5.1% to 256,900 forints (EUR 835) in July, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) reported. Wage growth slowed for the third month in a row after peaking this year at 6.5% in March and April. Net wages rose at a faster clip during the period, climbing 6.7% to 170,800 forints (EUR 578) on the back of a one percentage point reduction in the ...
Unions, Left-Wing Parties Voice Demands On Labour Day
- 2 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s trade unions called for joint efforts to reduce the vulnerability of workers while opposition parties demanded higher wages for workers on Labour Day. The heads of Hungary’s five trade union confederations said in the City Park that the Labour Code should be revised, a fairer tax system introduced and the minimum wage raised to subsistence level.
Hungary’s Employer Group Chief: High Tax Rates Hamper Proper Wage Reform
- 31 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- business
Employment and income tax rates need to be reduced because the current tax system is hampering a proper wage reform, the chief secretary of the National Association of Employers and Entrepreneurs (VOSZ) said. Ferenc Dávid said a gross wage of 100,000 forints (EUR 320) costs the employer approximately 128,500 forints factoring in social contributions while the employee’s net wage ends up being ...
No One Wants To Work Here In Hungary
- 17 Jul 2015 12:35 PM
- current affairs
Hungarian magazine Hetek recently published an article which explored job opportunities, or lack thereof, around Hungary. The magazine looked at job listings, called employers looking to hire, spoke to employees, and looked at studies that sized up work-related stress among employees and managers. Working in Hungary, it turns out, is not that easy.
Hungarian Health Care Workers Earn 1/10th That Of Their Western Counterparts
- 9 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- health & wellness
The people need to understand that we are not talking about how much residents or expert doctors make, but whether they will be treated when they go to hospital, says Tamás Dénes, President of the Hungarian Residents Association. Doctors and expert health workers are moving abroad because of low wages and poor working conditions.
Hungary’s EU Commissioner: Fiscal Rigour Not Enough To Revive Economy
- 14 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- business
Fiscal rigour in itself is not sufficient to resolve economic problems arising from the global crisis; employment and social issues also need to be addressed, László Andor, Hungary’s European commissioner for employment, welfare and social inclusion, told a conference in Budapest on Monday.
Xpat Opinion: Procreation And Pensions In Hungary
- 31 Aug 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
In the last month or so article after article appeared about the conclusions of a group of economists and demographers who have been discussing possible solutions to the interrelated problems of the low Hungarian birthrate and the eventual depletion of the state pension fund. This group, the Népesedési Kerekasztal (Demographic round table), seems to have the support of the Orbán government. It is ...
Xpat Opinion: Tax Cuts For Families With Children In Hungary
- 28 Oct 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing commentator believes that the new family tax allowance proposed by the government will increase inequality. His conservative counterpart welcomes the proposal which he believes will stimulate the birth rate.
Xpat Opinion: Minimum Wage In Hungary – What Company Managers Expect
- 10 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- business
Now that we are after the budget submission for the fiscal year 2014, the minimum wage negotiations for the forthcoming year, just like the trilateral discussions relevant to the national wage recommendations are also in the offing. On that occasion, upon the commission received from the National Association of Hungarian Trade Unions, the Policy Agenda carried out a survey among small and medium ...
Gross Wage Growth Continues To Slow In July
- 21 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- business
The average monthly wage in Hungary rose by an annual 5.1% to 256,900 forints (EUR 835) in July, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) reported. Wage growth slowed for the third month in a row after peaking this year at 6.5% in March and April. Net wages rose at a faster clip during the period, climbing 6.7% to 170,800 forints (EUR 578) on the back of a one percentage point reduction in the ...
Unions, Left-Wing Parties Voice Demands On Labour Day
- 2 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s trade unions called for joint efforts to reduce the vulnerability of workers while opposition parties demanded higher wages for workers on Labour Day. The heads of Hungary’s five trade union confederations said in the City Park that the Labour Code should be revised, a fairer tax system introduced and the minimum wage raised to subsistence level.
Hungary’s Employer Group Chief: High Tax Rates Hamper Proper Wage Reform
- 31 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- business
Employment and income tax rates need to be reduced because the current tax system is hampering a proper wage reform, the chief secretary of the National Association of Employers and Entrepreneurs (VOSZ) said. Ferenc Dávid said a gross wage of 100,000 forints (EUR 320) costs the employer approximately 128,500 forints factoring in social contributions while the employee’s net wage ends up being ...
No One Wants To Work Here In Hungary
- 17 Jul 2015 12:35 PM
- current affairs
Hungarian magazine Hetek recently published an article which explored job opportunities, or lack thereof, around Hungary. The magazine looked at job listings, called employers looking to hire, spoke to employees, and looked at studies that sized up work-related stress among employees and managers. Working in Hungary, it turns out, is not that easy.
Hungarian Health Care Workers Earn 1/10th That Of Their Western Counterparts
- 9 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- health & wellness
The people need to understand that we are not talking about how much residents or expert doctors make, but whether they will be treated when they go to hospital, says Tamás Dénes, President of the Hungarian Residents Association. Doctors and expert health workers are moving abroad because of low wages and poor working conditions.
Hungary’s EU Commissioner: Fiscal Rigour Not Enough To Revive Economy
- 14 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- business
Fiscal rigour in itself is not sufficient to resolve economic problems arising from the global crisis; employment and social issues also need to be addressed, László Andor, Hungary’s European commissioner for employment, welfare and social inclusion, told a conference in Budapest on Monday.
Xpat Opinion: Procreation And Pensions In Hungary
- 31 Aug 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
In the last month or so article after article appeared about the conclusions of a group of economists and demographers who have been discussing possible solutions to the interrelated problems of the low Hungarian birthrate and the eventual depletion of the state pension fund. This group, the Népesedési Kerekasztal (Demographic round table), seems to have the support of the Orbán government. It is ...
Xpat Opinion: Tax Cuts For Families With Children In Hungary
- 28 Oct 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing commentator believes that the new family tax allowance proposed by the government will increase inequality. His conservative counterpart welcomes the proposal which he believes will stimulate the birth rate.
Xpat Opinion: Minimum Wage In Hungary – What Company Managers Expect
- 10 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- business
Now that we are after the budget submission for the fiscal year 2014, the minimum wage negotiations for the forthcoming year, just like the trilateral discussions relevant to the national wage recommendations are also in the offing. On that occasion, upon the commission received from the National Association of Hungarian Trade Unions, the Policy Agenda carried out a survey among small and medium ...