July 2018 – New legislation in Romania
governing internships will come into force on 18 August 2018. Among
its provisions, the new law (Law No. 176/2018) sets out rules
governing internships and includes a financial incentive for
companies that hire young people after the end of an
internship.
Potential financial benefit
Under the new law, companies that hire former interns within 60
days after the end of an internship and maintain the labour
relationship for at least 24 months will receive a bonus of RON
4,586 (approximately EUR 1,000) per individual.
Internship conditions and regime
The new law enables individuals who have reached the age of 16
(or 15 with their parents' or legal representatives'
approval) to perform activities as part of an internship program by
concluding an internship agreement with a company or any other
legal entity.
