Today, we bring you a new Smart Update covering a legislative amendment  with implications for employment law and related areas. The amendment concerns the establishment and administration of savings and investment accounts and the tax regim aplicable to them. Law No. 202/2026 introduces Savings and Investment Accounts (SIAs), through which individuals

Today, we bring you a new Smart Update covering two legislative changes impacting employee benefits that may be granted by employers. 1. The maximum value of a meal voucher remains unchanged Starting in October, the maximum nominal value of a meal voucher will remain unchanged at RON 45. The same

Today, we bring you a new Smart Update covering two legislative changes with an impact on HR and employee benefits. 1. New occupations added to COR By the Order published in Official Gazette No. 785/2026, two new occupations have been added to the Classification of Occupations in Romania (COR): Integrated

Today, we bring you a new Smart Update regarding the establishment of the sectors and activities carried out according to the succession of seasons. Government Decision No. 608/2026 was approved for the purpose of employing foreign nationals as seasonal workers.  The new regulation replaces Government Decision No. 187/2017 and establishes an updated list of 33 activities, including 19 in agriculture and

Today we bring you our latest Smart Update on the new rules regarding the payment in lieu of unused annual leave upon termination of employment and the applicable limitation period.  Under High Court of Cassation and Justice (ÎCCJ) Decision No. 40/2026, which became binding as of 11 August 2026, it has been established that, for claims

We are sharing our latest Smart Update about the new measures were introduced as part of the mechanism for recruiting and employing foreign workers in Romania. 1. Launch of the WorkinRomania.gov.ro platform As of 6 August 2026, the WorkinRomania.gov.ro platform is officially operational, allowing employers to register, apply for authorised employer status, upload firm job offers and,

Today we are sharing our latest Smart Update covering the most recent developments regarding sick leave regulations and legislative changes in the field of employment. The form used by employers to claim and recover sick leave benefits has been updated By Order published in the Official Gazette No. 606 of 24 July

Today we are sharing our latest Smart Update, on changes to the Romanian Classification of Occupations (COR). Under the Order published in the Official Gazette, Part I, No. 598 of 22 July 2026, five new occupations have been added to the COR, effective as of the same date:  ▪️Pastoral Assistant – COR code

Today, we bring you the latest Smart Update covering the legislative changes to medical leave that entered into force on 19 June 2026. These updates revise both the medical leave certificate template and the rules governing the eligibility and calculation of medical leave benefits. The Medical Leave Certificate Has a

Today, we are bringing the latest Smart Update, regarding the approval of the framework model of the agreements used in the placement of foreign workers. Through Order No. 484 of June 11, 2026, the framework model of the agreements used in the recruitment, placement, and employment of foreign nationals in Romania have been approved.