Minimum Wages and Employee Benefits

When it comes to employee compensation in Romania, several key factors come into play. Here's a brief overview:

Minimum Salary

• The minimum salary levels are determined by collective labor agreements.
• Salaries are negotiated between the employer and the individual employee.
• For public authorities and state-financed institutions, the salary system is established by law, with input from trade union organizations.
• The government sets the gross minimum basic salary per country, which is guaranteed in payment. This is done after consulting with trade unions and employers.

Salary Adjustments and Components

• The minimum gross basic salary is adjusted periodically.
• The salary comprises the basic salary, allowances, increments, and other additions.

Salary Payment

• Salaries are paid at least once a month, either in cash or by bank transfer.
• Payment in kind is possible if specified in the collective labor contract or individual employment contract.
• Unjustified delay or non-payment of wages can result in damages to be paid by the employer.

Salary Reductions

• Deductions from the salary are permissible only in specific instances and under conditions outlined by law.
• Cumulative salary deductions cannot exceed half of the net salary each month.

Leave Benefits

• Employees are entitled to a minimum of 20 working days of paid annual leave.
• Additional leave may be granted for difficult, dangerous, or harmful conditions, as well as for special family events or caregiving responsibilities.
• Fathers are entitled to paid paternity leave following the birth of a child.
• Employees can request leave, with or without pay, for professional training purposes. The duration of the leave should be agreed upon with the employer.