Hungary to Water Down ‘Slave Law’ After Uproar Over Extra Hours
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Hungary plans to water down a proposed bill aimed at boosting the extra hours employers can demand from workers after labor unions and opposition parties dubbed it the “slave law.”
Hungary, like other countries in eastern Europe, is struggling with a labor shortage that’s drawn complaints from companies that they can’t find enough qualified workers to fill vacant posts. Legislation originally submitted by ruling party lawmakers this week envisioned boosting the extra hours employers could force employees to work to 400 hours annually, from 250 hours now.