The state of alert that came into effect on May 18 has introduced new legislative changes in the field of labor and new obligations for employers in Romania. Although initially, employers were required to organize work so that it would take place from employees’ homes, this legal provision has been
The state of alert established on May 15 nationwide in the epidemiological context generated by the SARS-CoV-2 virus has led to the implementation of preventive and control measures outlined in Emergency Ordinance No. 24/2020. The main provisions of the regulatory act are as follows: 1. In commercial spaces, public transport,
The benefits provided by employers have, at least in recent years, represented an important part of the overall salary package offered, and often make a difference for candidates who are increasingly attentive to the types of benefits they could access when deciding to make a career change. The current pandemic
A crisis period, such as the one we are currently experiencing, has significant implications for the business environment, especially regarding the uncertainty created and the lack of a tangible timeframe in which things might return to normal. Such situations are true tests for companies and often highlight certain vulnerabilities in
As of April 6, a new regulatory act has come into effect that modifies the Labor Code concerning legal holidays. Thus, for employees who belong to a recognized Christian religious denomination, the days off for Good Friday (the last Friday before Easter), the first and second days of Easter, and
In the current situation of a national state of emergency, the number of companies whose activities have been partially or totally affected is on the rise. This includes firms in the construction sector. According to a press release issued by the Ministry of Labor, there are currently over 1 million
We are currently in a period where most companies are considering the option of “remote work” for their employees, depending on the possibility of ensuring the continuity of all internal processes through this working method. This is a temporary measure aimed at limiting social contact and preventing the spread of
With the state of emergency announced by the President of Romania and the evolving situation in Romania regarding the spread of the COVID-19 virus, we have entered a new phase. Schools will remain closed until after Easter, according to a statement from the Ministry of Education, and on Saturday, March
An extremely important topic for employees is related to the various types of salary deductions, a practice some employers resort to without this being in accordance with the law. As a result, employees find themselves in a situation where their salaries are unilaterally reduced by the employer for various reasons.
The gross minimum wage will increase differently starting from January 1, 2019. The beginning of 2019 brings changes to the gross minimum wage across the economy, according to Government Decision No. 937/2018, published in the Official Gazette on December 10, 2018. Thus, the guaranteed gross minimum wage will be increased