What you'll learn
- Country Introduction
- Tax Breakdown for Employers
- Statutory Leave Laws
- Minimum Wage and Working Hours
- Termination Process
- Additional Information
Romania is a country in central Europe bordered by Bulgaria, Ukraine, Hungary, Serbia, and Moldova. It is considered a developing country with a high-income economy based predominantly on services. Romania enjoys rich natural beauty of mountains, rivers, and Black Sea coastline.
Paid Leave and Statutory Leave
Parental Leave
Pregnant employees are entitled to 126 days of paid maternity leave, usually split evenly as 63 days before the birth and 63 days after. This leave is paid by the government at a rate of 85% of the net income in the last 6 months. Fathers are entitled to 10-15 days of paid leave after the birth.
After maternity leave, one of the parents can also be eligible for childcare leave (parental leave) until the child is 2 years old, as long as the employee has contributed to social security for 12 worked months in the last 24 calendar months.
Sick Leave
Employees who are covered by the social insurance system and have made contributions are entitled to up to 183 days of sick leave per calendar year. The first 5 days are paid for by the employer, and covered by social insurance after that.
Paid Leave
Romania has 15 public holidays, and employees are entitled to at least 20 days of paid time off each year. Employees can also qualify for bereavement leave or leave to protect the safety of their children.
Wage Requirements and Working Hours
The minimum wage is RON 3,000 per month or RON 18 per hour, and a standard workweek is 40 hours at 8 hours per day. Any work done past 40 hours per week or 8 hours per day is considered overtime and is compensated with additional paid time off or an extra benefit equal to at least 75% of the basic salary.
Termination Process
Process
The termination process depends on the employment contract and reason for termination. Employment contracts can be terminated with just cause such as misconduct or economic conditions.
Notice Period
Notice periods for termination are a minimum of 20 working days.
Severance Pay
There is no statutory requirement for severance pay unless stipulated in a collective agreement.
Additional Information
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★ 2.25% - Unemployment Insurance
★ 4-8% - Social Security (dependent on working conditions)
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