Employment Law

Employment Contracts in Moldova

Employers in Moldova must provide a written employment contract for every employee they hire. These contracts should cover all details of employment such as pay, entitlements, leave, etc. They should also be written in the local Romanian language and refer to the Moldovan Leu, the national currency.

Fixed Term

Indefinite

Working Hours in Moldova

The standard working week in Moldova is five days and eight hours, with a 40-hour work week.

Holiday Policy

Moldova Vacation

Employees in Moldova are generally entitled to 28 days of paid leave per year, of which at least 14 consecutive days must be taken.

Moldova Sick Leave

Employees in Moldova are entitled to paid sick leave as long as they present a medical certificate as proof. Compensation costs will be borne by the government.

Parental Leave in Moldova

Female employees in Moldova are entitled to 70 days of paid maternity leave before giving birth and 56 days of paid maternity leave after giving birth, for a total of 126 days. In addition, employees are generally able to take additional parental leave until the child is three years old, but specific rights vary. Mothers of more than two children under the age of 14 are also entitled to an additional four days of paid annual leave.

Additional leave allowance and partial compensation are usually available to other relatives with child care responsibilities (e.g. fathers).

Dismissal and Severance in Moldova

Moldovan employees are generally entitled to one to two months' notice before termination and can spend one day a week looking for a new job.

Employees are generally entitled to severance pay of one week's salary for each year of employment with their employer. When fired for just cause, they are generally entitled to severance pay of two weeks' salary.

Taxes in Moldova

Both employers and employees in Moldova are required to contribute to social security funds. Employees must pay 6% of their wages and employers must pay around 23%. In addition, both parties must pay a 4.5% health insurance premium.

Health Insurance in Moldova

Health insurance in Moldova is provided by the government. However, private medical services are also quite common, and some employers choose to offer private insurance as a benefit to their employees.

Salary and Benefits

Compensation Law in Moldova

The minimum wage for a full-time employee in the private sector in Moldova is RON 2,775 per month.

Benefits Administration in Moldova

The process of setting up the Moldovan welfare system can be confusing if you are unfamiliar with complex labor laws, language and cultural differences. Be prepared for a time-consuming process and potential delays.

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