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A Romanian law acceding to the International Labour Organization's Violence and Harassment Convention was published on 2 April 2024.

On 27 April 2026, Government Emergency Ordinance No. 32/2026 (“the Ordinance”) regarding the access of foreign nationals to the Romanian labour market entered into force.

April 2025 – In recent years, we have seen several new obligations imposed on employers in Romania, and 2025 will be no different. Starting from January 2025, certain amendments to Romanian labour legislation entered into force, impacting employers significantly.

The Labour Inspection Authority can interview and/or observe employers at any time during working hours, with or without prior notice.

The first part of 2023 continued last year's trend of substantial changes to Romanian labour legislation, which is of real interest to both employers and employees.

Romania's Emergency Ordinance no. 32/2026 fundamentally transforms the employment framework for foreign nationals, introducing a digital "single application" system, two distinct work visa categories, and mandatory recruitment agency authorization. Will these sweeping changes streamline foreign worker employment or create new compliance challenges for Romanian employers navigating shortage occupation lists, financial guarantees, and extensive reporting obligations?

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