Easily manage employment in Romania

All employees are entitled to at least 20 holiday days per year in addition to national holidays. Employees under 18, who work in hazardous environments, or who are blind or disabled are entitled to an additional three days leave.The employee can anticipate their PTO by taking it before it is accrued as long as the employer agrees. If the employee leaves before they have a negative balance, leftover leave will be deducted from their payroll.If the employee is not able to take all the days off within the year, the employer is obliged to rollover and grant the annual leave not taken, within a period of 18 months (extended to 3 years after jurisprudence).

Employees are entitled to five days sick leave at 75% of their pay, paid by the employer. They may be eligible for up to 183 days paid leave paid for by the government. The additional time depends on the industry and other factors. Employees must provide a doctor’s note and notify the employer within 24 hours of issuance of the note.If the sickness leave starts on a non-working day, the employee must inform the employer about the condition on the next working day available.

Employees can take unpaid leave for personal issues.

Parents may take up to 45 days at 75% pay to care for a sick child up to seven years old, a disabled child up to 18 years old, and a seriously ill child up to 16 years old.

Pregnant employees are entitled to 126 days off beginning 63 days before the estimated due date. 42 days are compulsory. During maternity leave, mothers receive 85% of their average monthly income earned in the last six months before the leave. The employer initially covers this amount and later requests reimbursement from the National Health Fund.This leave applies to women who are Romanian or EU citizens, have residency in Romania, and contribute to the social security system.The first 42 days after delivery are mandatory. The remaining days can be adjusted based on the mother’s needs.Additional details: The employer will still be responsible for payment of the management fee to Remote during this period.

Fathers are entitled to five days paternity leave after the birth and before the child is eight weeks old. They may apply for a one-time additional five days of leave by taking a child care course or providing proof that they are medical professionals with knowledge of child care. Additional leave may be granted in the case of multiple births. Paternity leave is paid at 100% by the employer.

Parental leave can last up to two years for each parent, or up to three years in the case of a disabled child.During this period, parents receive 85% of their gross monthly pay, paid directly by the state.When one parent applies for and is given leave, the other parent is automatically granted one month of that leave. At least one month of the leave must be taken by each parent. If that is not done, then only 11 months may be taken by the other parent.The employment contract is suspended during parental leave. Both parents can take this leave, and it can be split into two periods of six months each.Additional details: The employer will still be responsible for payment of the management fee to Remote during this period.

Women undergoing in-vitro fertilisation are eligible for three days leave. They receive one day of leave for the ovarian puncture and two days leave starting the day of the embryo transfer.

Employees are entitled to paid leave for exceptional family events such as deaths and weddings. The length of leave is determined by the event, local laws, or collective bargaining agreements.