As of 1 January 2018, the minimum gross base salary at national level for the full monthly average working time of 166.666 hours is set at Lei 1,900 (approx. EUR 410), which is the equivalent of 11.40 Lei/hour. This is an increase of Lei 450 over the minimum gross basic salary of Lei 1,450 (approx. EUR 313), which is applicable until the end of the year.
According to the Labour Code, employers who pay a minimum gross base salary that is less than the minimum amount at national level are sanctioned with fines ranging from Lei 300 (approx. €65) to Lei 2,000 (approx. EUR 432). The labour inspectors issue the sanctions and apply the fines.
Conclusions: Employers have to increase present salaries that are lower than Lei 1,900 per month to this amount. For this purpose, an addendum to each individual employment agreement stipulating the salary increase to Lei 1,900 per month is to be concluded. Employers have to register the salary increase with the General Registry of Employees until 31 March 2018, pursuant to article 13 paragraph 2 of the Government Decision no. 905/2017 on the General Registry of Employees.
By Andreea Suciu, Advocat, Noerr