Source/Credit: Adevarul.ro / by Aphrodite Cicovschi
Highlights:
- Faster Contracts: Companies must sign work contracts with foreign workers within 15 days of their arrival (previously 90 days). This ensures they’re here legally for the job.
- Fines for Delays: Companies face fines (5,000 – 10,000 lei) for not signing contracts within 15 days.
- Stricter Enforcement: Authorities can now check workplaces to ensure companies hire legitimate workers, not facilitate illegal immigration.
- Visa Revocation: Foreign workers without extended residency permits risk having their visas revoked and being sent home.
- Longer Permits: Residence permits for foreign workers are extended from 1 year to 2 years.
Benefits:
- Reduced Risk for Employers: Less chance of foreign workers “disappearing” after arrival.
- Improved Treatment of Workers: Fewer cases of abandoned foreign workers left without jobs or support.
Recommendations:
- Companies should work with experienced foreign recruitment agencies for guidance and best practices.