On 9 December 2022, Order no. 2171/2022 for the approval of the framework template of the individual labour agreement issued by the Ministry of Labour and Social Solidarity (“Order 2171/2022”) was published in the Romanian Official Gazette, Part I and came into force on the same day.
Order 2171/2022 repealed Order no. 64/2003 for the approval of the framework template of the individual labour agreement, which contained the former minimum provision of the framework individual labour agreement.
Order 2171/2022 contains the minimum and mandatory provisions of the individual labour agreement concluded under Romanian law, therefore, all the individual labour agreements concluded after the date of 9 December 2022, will have to comply with the template provided in it.
In addition to the mandatory clauses it contains, the individual labour agreement may include as well other specific clauses, in accordance with the law, which will be negotiated between the parties.
Should you need additional clarifications/information with regard to the above-mentioned legal update or assistance in view of complying with the new provisions, please do not hesitate to contact our Romanian office.