Contracts and working conditions
Questions, answers and WorkMarket.eu guides about working and living in Romania.
6 questions
- GuideContracts and working conditions
What should be checked when the employment ends?
Request written dates, final pay, leave balance, employment records and accommodation terms. Review immigration consequences promptly under the exact document; do not assume the same job-search period applies to every ca
WorkMarket.eu Team21 Oct 2026 - GuideContracts and working conditions
Can overtime be built into an unlimited monthly promise?
Request the actual rota, consent requirements, maximum-hours assessment and compensation basis. Advertised potential earnings should separate guaranteed basic pay from optional overtime and attendance assumptions.
WorkMarket.eu Team21 Oct 2026 - GuideContracts and working conditions
What is the minimum annual paid leave?
Current guidance states at least twenty working days. A contract can provide more. Some legacy local pages state twenty-one; do not use them as the current universal statutory figure.
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What is the normal full-time working week?
Current Labour Inspectorate guidance describes eight hours daily and forty hours weekly. Overtime, rest, shift patterns and special categories require separate assessment.
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Must the contract be understandable to the foreign worker?
Official worker guidance requires Romanian plus the worker’s origin-country language or another understood international language. Obtain that version before signing.
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What should I receive before travelling?
Recommended checklist: identifiable employer, worksite, duties, start date, duration, hours, gross pay, payment date, deductions, housing, transport, notice and complaint contacts. Match the written offer and contract an
WorkMarket.eu Team21 Oct 2026
General information, not a decision about your individual case. Laws change — check the official source and the review date.