Understanding Hungarian Timesheet Requirements
Employers in Hungary are legally required to maintain daily records of employee working hours, including the start and end times of regular work, overtime, and stand-by duty. These records serve as compliance evidence during labor inspections or employee claims. According to the Hungarian Labour Code, standard working hours are typically 8 hours per day, totaling 40 hours per week. However, the maximum weekly working time can extend to 48 hours when overtime is included.
Timesheet records must be accurate, verifiable, and accessible for inspection by labor authorities. While it's not obligatory to record work start times in real-time, employers must ensure the objectivity and credibility of these records. Additionally, employees are entitled to breaks if their working time exceeds 6 hours, with a minimum of 20 minutes, and an additional 25-minute break if it exceeds 9 hours. These breaks do not count as working time, and employees must have a minimum of 11 hours of rest between shifts and 48 consecutive hours of weekly rest.