1. 1 Fact Finding Mission – Cluj-Napoca, March 27th – 28th March MH-Advice S. R. L. Dr. Monika Hirsch Human Resources Management Best Practice Case – Labour Law

2. 2 Fact Finding Mission – Cluj-Napoca, March 27th – 28th March MH-Advice S. R. L. Dr. Monika Hirsch Agenda Legal Provisions Duration of labour contract Probation Period – Labour contract for undetermined period Termination of Labour Contract Dismissal Dismissal/Termination due to other reasons Standard Labour Contract Social Security Contributions

3. 3 Fact Finding Mission – Cluj-Napoca, March 27th – 28th March MH-Advice S. R. L. Dr. Monika Hirsch Labour Law Law nr. 53/24.01.2003 Official Gazette nr. 72/05.02.2003 as amended several times most important one Ordonanta de urgenta a Guvernului nr. 65/29.06.2005 for more flexibility in labour contracts In general: EU provisions are already implemented in the labour law

4. 4 Fact Finding Mission – Cluj-Napoca, March 27th – 28th March MH-Advice S. R. L. Dr. Monika Hirsch Labour Law Duration of labour contract determined period of time including prolongation (max period 24 months max 3 times/contracts) undetermined period of time part-time (min 2 hours per day or 10 hours a week)

5. 5 Fact Finding Mission – Cluj-Napoca, March 27th – 28th March MH-Advice S. R. L. Dr. Monika Hirsch Labour Law Probation Period – labour contract for undetermined period According to the function and position of the job: max. 5 working days for not qualified workers max. 30 calendar days for regular workers max. 3 months for executive manager max. 6 months for university graduates at the beginning of their job history MH-Advice S. R. L. Dr. Monika Hirsch

6. 6 Fact Finding Mission – Cluj-Napoca, March 27th – 28th March MH-Advice S. R. L. Dr. Monika Hirsch Labour Law Termination of Labour Contract By employee: 15 calendar days for regular workers 30 calendar days for executive managers A longer term is always possible if the collective labour contract stipulates so. By employer: 20 working days It can be longer, depending on the collective labour contract. MH-Advice S. R. L. Dr. Monika Hirsch

7. 7 Fact Finding Mission – Cluj-Napoca, March 27th – 28th March MH-Advice S. R. L. Dr. Monika Hirsch Labour Law Dismissal without notice due to employee’s fault – other reasons Infringement of disciplinary rules More than 30 days in prison for investigation Physical or psychological inability for the job and for other positions within the company (expert opinion!) The employee does not fit to the position (needs to be described in advance) The employee fulfills (age and age of service) all the conditions for retirement, but is not asking for it MH-Advice S. R. L. Dr. Monika Hirsch

8. 8 Fact Finding Mission – Cluj-Napoca, March 27th – 28th March MH-Advice S. R. L. Dr. Monika Hirsch Labour Law Dismissal/Termination without employee’s fault Shutdown Reorganization: changes in the organization for a certain position Collective Labour Contract allows reduction of employees and stipulates the compensatory measurements (can be eg 3 salaries; eventual at national level) MH-Advice S. R. L. Dr. Monika Hirsch

9. 9 Fact Finding Mission – Cluj-Napoca, March 27th – 28th March MH-Advice S. R. L. Dr. Monika Hirsch Labour Law Standard Labour Contract General Provisions Parties MH-Advice S. R. L. Dr. Monika Hirsch

10. 10 Fact Finding Mission – Cluj-Napoca, March 27th – 28th March MH-Advice S. R. L. Dr. Monika Hirsch Labour Law Standard Labour Contract Duration Working Place Kind of Work incl classification Special risks Holidays (min 21 days) Notice period Salary Rights and obligations of the parties Working Conditions Working Health and Safety MH-Advice S. R. L. Dr. Monika Hirsch

11. 11 Fact Finding Mission – Cluj-Napoca, March 27th – 28th March MH-Advice S. R. L. Dr. Monika Hirsch Labour Law Special provisions Comptetition Clause Confidentiality Clause Mobilility Clause Education / Professional training MH-Advice S. R. L. Dr. Monika Hirsch

12. 12 Fact Finding Mission – Cluj-Napoca, March 27th – 28th March MH-Advice S. R. L. Dr. Monika Hirsch Labour Law Social Security Contributions ContributionObligation for employee for employer Social insuranceXX Accident and professional illnessX Vacancy -X Health foundXX UnemploymentXX Legal Income TaxesX- Commissions for keeping the working books -X MH-Advice S. R. L. Dr. Monika Hirsch

13. 13 Fact Finding Mission – Cluj-Napoca, March 27th – 28th March MH-Advice S. R. L. Dr. Monika Hirsch Herzlichen Dank für Ihre Aufmerksamkeit.