Hungary govt mulls measures promoting flexible work environment

The government is mulling measures to boost employment in Hungary with a legislative package expected to be submitted to parliament in the autumn, as preparation for a potential second wave of the novel coronavirus epidemic, a government official told business daily Vilaggazdasag on Friday. Plans include expanding remote work opportunities and providing an environment where the site of the work done could be freely chosen, while adhering to safety standards, Sandor Bodo, a state secretary of the innovation and technology ministry, said. The employer would also have the opportunity to contribute to households' utility fees and the support purchase of the equipment needed for work, he said.