written by Iulia BadanaJanuary 22, 2021 In December, the state of the economy grew by 6.28% compared to the same month in 2019. This growth was driven by the upward trend in both the number of available jobs and salary levels. Specifically, the two indicators that determine the state of the economy increased by 2.31% and
written by Iulia BadanaJanuary 18, 2021 Starting January 13, the national minimum gross basic salary, excluding bonuses and other allowances, is set at 2,300 lei per month for a standard working schedule averaging 169.333 hours per month, which equates to 13.583 lei per hour. This adjustment to the minimum gross salary was established by Government Decision
written by Iulia BadanaDecember 18, 2020 The deadline for providing certain benefits to employees and employers in the context of the epidemiological situation caused by the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, as well as to stimulate employment growth, has been extended until June 30, 2021. Clarifications regarding these measures have been stipulated in Law 282/2020, which
written by Iulia BadanaDecember 10, 2020 In October, the state of the economy grew by approximately 3% compared to the same period last year. Salaries slightly increased by 1.5%, and the number of employees rose by nearly 5% compared to the same period in 2019. Most of the hiring occurred in the retail industry, online food
written by Iulia BadanaNovember 17, 2020 In August, the state of the economy grew by 3.34%. Salaries increased by 2%, and the number of employees rose by 5% compared to the same period in 2019. However, employee well-being experienced a decline of -16%, driven by a significant drop in benefits provided by employers, which fell by
written by Iulia BadanaNovember 17, 2020 In September, the state of the economy experienced the smallest growth of the year, at approximately 1%. While the number of available jobs increased by nearly 4%, salaries decreased by -1.5% compared to the same period last year. The indicator reflecting employee well-being continued to decline this month, with an
written by Iulia BadanaNovember 13, 2020 According to a press release issued on November 11, the Labor Inspectorate has launched a national campaign to check the application of legal provisions regarding working from home, telecommuting, staggered working hours, and workplace health and safety, with the aim of reducing the risk of COVID-19 contamination. The campaign runs
written by Iulia BadanaOctober 29, 2020 As of October 26, the Emergency Ordinance No. 181/2020 came into effect, outlining new fiscal measures regarding the taxation of COVID-19 tests covered by employers and the new deadline for the suspension of enforced debt collection through garnishment of budgetary claims. a) Changes to the Fiscal Code The costs incurred
written by Iulia BadanaOctober 28, 2020 The regime of medical leave in the situation of home or hospital isolation following SARS-CoV-2 infection has been regulated since March of this year. Since then, the model of certificates in force, who issues them, and the amount of the indemnity associated with these leaves have been modified. In the
written by Iulia BadanaOctober 7, 2020 As of October 3, new amendments to the Labor Code, introduced by Law No. 213/2020, have come into effect. These changes concern the signing and modification of individual contracts, disciplinary investigations, and the conciliation of individual disputes, as well as the operations of employers’ HR departments. 1. Signing or Modifying
