Strict rules apply to student work - things to look out for before you start your summer job

As he stressed, the government is paying particular attention to ensuring that everyone who is willing and able to work has the opportunity to do so, especially young people. Students who take up work are in a special situation, as they are more vulnerable than adults in the world of work due to their lack of experience and skills, so the Ministry of National Economy will publish this year, as in previous years, information leaflets on labour protection and labour issues related to student work. As the summer approaches, it is important to draw attention to the rules on student employment, as in many cases their employment is different from that of adults," the State Secretary stressed.

The government's priority is to ensure that all student workers are properly informed about the relevant legislation, thus ensuring the safety and protection of young people in the course of their employment.The general rule under the Labour Code is that anyone over the age of 16 may work, but under certain conditions, people over the age of 15 may also work. Employment can only be established by a written employment contract, which must include the basic salary and the job title. If the contract does not specify the duration, it is considered to be of indefinite duration, he pointed out.

Since under-18s are legally incapacitated, the written consent of a parent is also required for employment and the conclusion of a contract.The establishment of an employment relationship must be reported to the tax authority no later than the date the employee starts work, Sándor Czomba explained.

In the case of seasonal agricultural and tourism work, a legal relationship may be established with the same employer for a maximum of 120 days per year in the case of seasonal agricultural and tourism work, and for a maximum of five consecutive days in the case of casual work, but for a maximum of 15 days per month and 90 days per year. In the case of simplified employment, the conclusion of an employment contract is not compulsory and the legal relationship is established by the employer's notification to the tax authorities, the State Secretary said.

There are specific rules for young people not only on the conclusion of contracts but also on employment. For example, they are not allowed to work night work and cannot be assigned extraordinary working hours. The maximum daily working time is 8 hours, limited to 6 hours for workers under 16 years of age, but this may be derogated from in exceptional cases.