After significant legislative updates and amendments in
2019, 2020 brings strong prospects for a series of projects,
completing the previous year's endeavours and introducing new
proposals in the labour law domain. This article outlines the main
areas where changes are anticipated for 2020.
1. A new value for the minimum base salary
Following a recent government decision that entered into force
at the end of 2019, starting 1 January 2020, the new value of the
minimum gross base salary has increased from RON 2,080 (approx. EUR
440) to RON 2,230 (approx. EUR 470), applicable to all employees on
a full-time working schedule.
On the other hand, the differentiated values of the minimum
gross base salary applicable to employees that have one
year’s seniority in the field from which they have graduated,
working in positions that require higher education graduates
(currently RON 2,350 or approximately EUR 490) and to employees
working in the construction industry
