Today, we bring you a new Smart Update regarding the establishment of the sectors and activities carried out according to the succession of seasons. Government Decision No. 608/2026 was approved for the purpose of employing foreign nationals as seasonal workers.  The new regulation replaces Government Decision No. 187/2017 and establishes an updated list of 33 activities, including 19 in agriculture and

Today we bring you our latest Smart Update on the new rules regarding the payment in lieu of unused annual leave upon termination of employment and the applicable limitation period.  Under High Court of Cassation and Justice (ÎCCJ) Decision No. 40/2026, which became binding as of 11 August 2026, it has been established that, for claims

We are sharing our latest Smart Update about the new measures were introduced as part of the mechanism for recruiting and employing foreign workers in Romania. 1. Launch of the WorkinRomania.gov.ro platform As of 6 August 2026, the WorkinRomania.gov.ro platform is officially operational, allowing employers to register, apply for authorised employer status, upload firm job offers and,

Today we are sharing our latest Smart Update covering the most recent developments regarding sick leave regulations and legislative changes in the field of employment. The form used by employers to claim and recover sick leave benefits has been updated By Order published in the Official Gazette No. 606 of 24 July

Today we are sharing our latest Smart Update, on changes to the Romanian Classification of Occupations (COR). Under the Order published in the Official Gazette, Part I, No. 598 of 22 July 2026, five new occupations have been added to the COR, effective as of the same date:  ▪️Pastoral Assistant – COR code

Today, we bring you the latest Smart Update covering the legislative changes to medical leave that entered into force on 19 June 2026. These updates revise both the medical leave certificate template and the rules governing the eligibility and calculation of medical leave benefits. The Medical Leave Certificate Has a

Today, we are bringing the latest Smart Update, regarding the approval of the framework model of the agreements used in the placement of foreign workers. Through Order No. 484 of June 11, 2026, the framework model of the agreements used in the recruitment, placement, and employment of foreign nationals in Romania have been approved.

Today, we are bringing the latest Smart Update, regarding the update of Form 112. Order No. 605/2026 approves the new version of Form 112  “Declaration regarding the payment obligations for social contributions, income tax, and the nominal record of insured persons.” The main changes introduced by the new form are:  ▪️Updating the provisions

Today, we are bringing the latest Smart Update, regarding the access of foreign workers to the Romanian labor market and the procedure for registering secondary establishments as salary payers. 1. GEO no. 32/2026 – access of foreigners to the labor market The regulation reforms the framework for employing non-EU workers and introduces

Today, we are bringing the latest Smart Update, regarding the value of nursery and cultural vouchers. These updates apply to the first half of 2026 and will also remain in force for August and September 2026. 1. Nursery vouchers – value update (H1 2026) According to the Order published in the Official Gazette, Part I,