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Employment Law

Clear answers for complex workplaces.

Employment law in Romania changes faster than most HR teams can track — and the consequences of non-compliance land directly on the company, not its advisors. We work as a practical extension of your HR and legal function: advising on employment contracts and internal policies, navigating collective bargaining, managing restructurings and mass layoffs under Romanian procedural requirements, and defending employment disputes before the courts. Our advice is grounded in how Romanian labour law works in practice — not in a theoretical reading of the Labour Code.

Our Approach

Employment law in Romania involves a dense web of mandatory rules that leaves little room for error. We give employers a clear picture of their legal position, advise on the most efficient and compliant path, and represent them decisively when disputes arise.

Key Areas

  • Employment Contracts & Policies
  • Labor Disputes & Litigation
  • Collective Bargaining
  • Workforce Restructuring
  • Transfer of Undertakings
  • Executive Compensation
  • Non-Compete Agreements
  • Cross-Border Employment

Industries Served

  • Financial Services
  • Technology & IT
  • Retail & FMCG
  • Manufacturing & Industry
  • Healthcare
  • Professional Services

What We Do

Full-spectrum employment law services for employers navigating Romania's complex labor environment.

Employment Contracts & Internal Policies

Drafting and reviewing individual employment contracts, internal regulations, workplace policies, and HR documentation for compliance and practical effectiveness.

Labor Disputes & Litigation

Representing employers in labor court proceedings, including unfair dismissal claims, discrimination complaints, and salary disputes before Romanian courts.

Collective Bargaining & CLAs

Advising on collective labour agreement negotiations, trade union relations, and employee representative body consultations.

Workforce Restructuring & Redundancy

Legal support for collective and individual dismissal procedures, including notification requirements, consultation obligations, and social plans.

Transfer of Undertakings (TUPE)

Advising on employment law aspects of business transfers, mergers, and outsourcing transactions, including harmonisation of employment conditions.

Executive Compensation & Benefits

Structuring executive employment packages, non-compete clauses, garden leave provisions, and equity incentive arrangements.

Workplace Investigations

Conducting and advising on disciplinary procedures, workplace misconduct investigations, and termination for cause.

Health & Safety Compliance

Advising on employer obligations under Romanian occupational health and safety law, risk assessments, and incident response.

Cross-Border Employment

Advising on the employment law implications of secondments, remote work across borders, and posted worker rules.

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