The Hungarian Parliament adopted a new act on 13 June 2023 on the employment of third-country nationals. The purpose of the new regulations is to provide a transparent and unified background for the employment of guest workers coming to Hungary from outside the EU. The new act does not affect the employment of EU nationals and citizens of Ukraine and Serbia in Hungary.
Michal Lisawa Makes Partner at Baker McKenzie in Warsaw
Former Counsel Michal Lisawa has been promoted to a Partner position with Baker McKenzie in Poland, effective July 1, 2023.
Can Bad Practices Tolerated by the Employer Be a Valid Ground for Dismissal in Hungary?
The Hungarian Supreme Court (the Kuria) has recently addressed an important principle related to dismissals that has long been known in labour law jurisprudence. In this article we summarize the decision and its effects.
The Debrief: July 2023
In The Debrief, our Practice Leaders across CEE share updates on recent and upcoming legislation, consider the impact of recent court decisions, showcase landmark projects, and stay up to date with the latest developments impacting their respective practice areas.
Solid Slovenia: A Buzz Interview with Jan Gorjup of Kirm Perpar
The business situation in Slovenia remains solid, although several challenges worsening prospects for the future are present – from the worker shortage to increasing prices and indications of a potential slowdown – while the country works on its green transition and considers reforming its tax, pension, and health systems and employment legislation, according to Kirm Perpar Partner Jan Gorjup.
Greenberg Traurig Advises Symfonia on Investment from Accel-KKR
Greenberg Traurig has advised Symfonia on a growth buyout investment from Accel-KKR. Goodwin Procter advised Accel-KKR on the acquisition while Kirkland & Ellis advised the investor on the debt financing.
Reinforcement of Social Dialogue on the Radar in Romania Again
In the past years, social dialogue in Romania has decreased in significance within labor relationships, considering the quite old-fashioned framework, having no collective bargaining agreements in place at the industry level, the lack of impactful voices at the trade union level, and the lack of general awareness of the legal framework – and of its potential positive impact on how workplace representation and collective negotiations could contribute to better business performance.