written by Netea AlinaAugust 4, 2020 As of yesterday, new regulations regarding medical leave and social health insurance benefits have come into effect, introduced by Emergency Ordinance No. 126/2020, which amends the Government Emergency Ordinance No. 158/2005. Insured individuals are entitled to leave and allowances for temporary incapacity to work without the requirement of an insurance
written by Netea AlinaAugust 3, 2020 As of July 21, a new law has come into effect—Law No. 136/2020—introducing updates regarding the granting of medical leave in cases of quarantine due to suspicion or infection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Medical leave and allowances for quarantine are granted to insured individuals who are prohibited from continuing their
written by Netea AlinaJuly 29, 2020 As of July 27, a new law—Law No. 151/2020 amending and supplementing Law No. 53/2003—has come into effect, providing clarifications on the concept of discrimination in the Labor Code. Direct Discrimination: Any act or action of distinction, exclusion, restriction, or preference based on one or more Criteria that aims to
written by Netea AlinaJuly 21, 2020 Background: Arggo Consulting, the local end-to-end enterprise solutions provider, Microsoft partner, awarded in 2016 for the best performance in the business solutions category, has reached over 140 customers and 50 employees in less than 4 years. Although the payroll process was outsourced, the activities specific to the HR department still
written by Netea AlinaJuly 5, 2020 The documentation necessary for obtaining compensation granted under Law No. 19/2020 regarding days off for child supervision in the event of the temporary closure of educational institutions has been updated. To access this document, download Smart Update May No. 1 2020 and share it with your colleagues.
written by Netea AlinaJune 26, 2020 In times of crisis, such as the current one, companies are forced to test their ability to respond and adapt, but also the leadership skills of their managers, which become even more crucial. Moreover, for organizations, it is an opportunity to assess the most important values of their employees, such
written by Netea AlinaJune 26, 2020 According to Emergency Ordinance No. 99/2020, published in the Official Gazette, Part I No. 551 on June 25, 2020, the suspension period for enforced collections is extended until October 25, 2020, inclusive. The above article strictly refers to budgetary claims as the object of fiscal enforced collections, with the exception
written by Netea AlinaJune 25, 2020 Without generalizing the situation across the entire market, the data we have observed during this period show cases of salary reductions among partner companies, with higher percentages of decrease particularly among executives. According to our estimates, about 10% of the companies analyzed resorted to salary cuts, while approximately 10-20% accessed
written by Netea AlinaJune 19, 2020 Although the conditions and context in which overtime can be performed are outlined in the Labor Code, including the contraventional liability for non-compliance with the legal provisions regarding overtime, this remains a current topic. There are many companies where employers do not adhere to the specific legislation, either in terms
written by Netea AlinaJune 4, 2020 As of May 29, a series of support measures aimed at employees and employers have come into effect due to the epidemiological situation caused by the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. These measures were regulated by Emergency Ordinance No. 92/2020, published in the Official Gazette, Part I, No. 459. The
