What are the protections against termination in Romania?

Romanian labor law provides specific protections against termination for certain categories of employees and situations. According to Articles 30 and 59 of the Labor Code, termination is prohibited under the following circumstances:


Protected Employees and Situations

  • Employees who are pregnant, giving birth, breastfeeding, or involved in matters connected with pregnancy or childbirth.

  • Employees on temporary incapacity for work, as certified by a medical certificate.

  • Employees on parental leave for a child up to the age of two, or up to three years if the child is disabled.

  • Employees on leave to care for a sick child up to seven years old, or in the case of a disabled child, for intercurrent illnesses until the age of 18.

  • Employees during the suspension of work due to quarantine.

  • Employees who are members of trade unions or involved in trade union activities.


Prohibition of Discriminatory Dismissal

Dismissal based on the following discriminatory grounds is strictly prohibited:

  • Gender

  • Civil status

  • Family status

  • Age

  • Disability

  • Religious belief

  • Race

  • Sexual orientation


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