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Romanian New Labor Laws Give 45-Day Priority For Rehiring To Collectively Laid Off Employees

The Romanian ruling coalition approved an amendment to the Labor Code whereby people who have been collectively laid off will be first considered for rehiring in the first 45 days after layoff, National Union for the Progress of Romania leader Marian Sarbu said Monday.

EXCLUSIVE: Amended Romanian Labor Code Lengthens Employment Trial Period

The trial period for new employees will be extended and the labor contract may be terminated without notice during that time, or at the end of the period, says the draft amending Romania's Labor Code, obtained by MEDIAFAX.

Romanian Govt To Change Car Pollution Tax; Owners Of Old Cars Might Pay More – Minister

Romanian Environment Minister Laszlo Borbely said Tuesday that the car pollution tax will be changed to the effect that owners of older cars, “which produce more pollution,” will have to pay a higher tax.

ECB Slams Romania Again Over Central Bank Salary Cuts

The European Central Bank Monday rebuked Romania for the second time in two months over plans to trim payrolls at the central bank, saying that a proposed amendment to leave the slashed funds at the bank’s disposal is still in direct violation of the central bank independence principle.

Romanian Senate To Adopt Draft Pension Law Tacitly

Romania’s Senate Monday evening has canceled debates on the country’s draft pension law, due to lack of quorum, and the normative act will be adopted tacitly.

Romanian Senators Set Retirement Age At 55 For Defense, Security Sectors Employees

Romanian senators adopted Wednesday, during debates on the country’s pension reform, an amendment that proposes the retirement age for both men and women working in the defense, public order and national security sectors be set at 55.

Romanian Senator Draws Up Amendment To Sanction Lawmakers Who Skip Parliament Meetings

Romanian democrat liberal senator Iulian Urban drew up a draft amendment to Law 96/2006 regarding lawmakers’ statute whereby deputies and senators who are absent without leave to 50% of Parliament’s plenary meetings would lose their lawmaker seats.

Romanian Senate’s Legal Committee Approves Draft Pension Law With Amendments

The Romanian Senate’s committee for legal matters Tuesday approved the draft pension law with amendments which set special retirement conditions for judges and magistrates, committee for legal matters vice-president Iulian Urban told MEDIAFAX.

Romanian Pensioners Threaten Protests If Pension Law Goes Through Unamended

Romanian pensioners affiliated to several union federations Wednesday submitted to the Senate an amendment to the draft pension law, urging an increase of the pension point to 45% of the average gross salary, and threatened to protest if the bill becomes law in its current format.

Romanian Leasing Companies Ask President To Reject Flawed Legal Amendment

Romanian leasing companies asked President Traian Basescu not to promulgate a draft law stating that leasing installments become fixed and monthly, and the contract period becomes undetermined.

Romanian Senate Decides To Exempt From Tax Pensions Smaller Than RON1,200

Romania's Senate adopted Tuesday a draft law exempting pensions lower than 1.200 lei (EUR1=RON 4.3047) from the 16% income tax.

Unitary Wage Law To Include Distinct Chapter For Emergency Health Sector – Romanian Health Min

The final format of the unitary wage law will include a distinct chapter regarding basic wages of specialized and auxiliary personnel in emergency healthcare, Romanian Health Minister Ion Bazac said Monday.

Amendments Overlapping Education Pact To Be Introduced In Education Law – Romanian Pres

Romanian President Traian Basescu on Friday said all amendments overlapping the principles signed by the political parties, the teachers’ organizations and the civil society in the Pact for Education will be introduced in the law on education.

Romania To Amend Car Tax Legislation-Econ Min

Romania will amend its car tax legislation by correlating the first registration tax to the car’s market value and allowing population to appeal the taxes, minister of Economy and Finance Varujan Vosganian said Tuesday.