Romanian Govt Approved Only Eight Amendments To Labor Code

Romania's Government has approved only eight amendments to the Labor Code out of the 144 proposed by the ruling coalition's MPs, including one that says people who have been collectively laid off will be given preference in case the employer decides to rehire within 45 days.

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The new version of the Code eliminates a provision whereby the employer may unilaterally drop a contract's non-compete clause and stop paying a non-compete benefit to the employee with at least 30 days notice.

The Government has also changed the article on collective bargaining to say "the parties, their representation and the process of negotiation and signing of collective work contracts shall be set in accordance with the law." It initially read that negotiation and signing will be subject to a special law.

Another amendment provides a fine between 1,500 and 3,000 lei (EUR1=RON4.2065) for missing records on the number of hours put in by every employee and for hiring an employee without a medical certificate.

Other amendments provide the legal framework for labor unions, federations and confederations, as well as employers' associations.

The Government will seek a confidence vote in Parliament to adopt the Labor Code on Tuesday, March 8.

The Social Democratic Party, in opposition, has announced it will file a motion of no-confidence and call in the Constitutional Court.

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