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Starting January 1, 2025, the minimum wage in Bulgaria will increase to BGN 1,077, up BGN 144 (15.4%) from the 2024 rate of BGN 933. This update, announced in State Gazette No. 359 on October 23, 2024.

Starting January 1, 2026, the minimum monthly wage in Bulgaria will increase to €620.20 (BGN 1,213.00), marking a rise of €69.54 (BGN 136.00) compared to the current BGN 1,077.00 (€550.66).

A job description is a mandatory document that accompanies an employment contract and forms an integral part of it. It provides essential details such as the job title...

The Bulgarian Labour Code outlines specific compensation requirements when either the employer or employee fails to adhere to the notice period during employment termination.

In today's work dynamics, the idea of on-call time is becoming more common. In Bulgaria, the rules surrounding on-call time are vital for upholding fair treatment of employees...

A few weeks ago, several amendments in the business trips regulations of employees in Bulgaria were promulgated and have been entered into force.

Given its geographic location, educated workforce, and well-developed energy sector, Bulgaria is an attractive location for multinational employers.

Bulgarian employers face a critical 28 February 2026 deadline for submitting annual income statements covering all 2025 compensation. This National Revenue Agency (NRA) filing is mandatory for employment income...

A temporary replacement contract is a specific type of fixed-term employment agreement commonly used in Bulgaria. It is concluded when an employee is hired to temporarily fill the position of another employee...

In the professional world, understanding the nuances of employment terms is crucial, particularly when it comes to the concepts of Length of Employment Service and Contributory Service.

Employees in Bulgaria have the right to paid annual leave after accumulating at least 4 months of work experience. This entitlement lasts throughout their employment.

According to labor legislation, when an employee/worker starts work for the first time, it is the employer who is obliged to provide one with a labor book within 5 days from the initiation of the employment.

The Bulgarian government has increased minimum wages to BGN 650 per month in 2021

There will be stricter document requirements as well as new processing deadlines.

Employers who involve ongoing learners in their workforce exhibit a praiseworthy dedication to advancing both their industry and their workforce.

In May 2018, the Bulgarian Ministry of Labour and Social Politics adopted an ordinance for employment-related electronic documents and the requirements for their creation and storage in an employee's file ...

April 2019 – On 2 April 2019, the rules for the implementation of Bulgaria's new Persons with Disabilities Act (the "Act") entered into force.