Employment law advice for employees and employers
We advise both sides of the employment relationship in Romania. Employees receive clear guidance on contracts, workplace rights, disciplinary action, dismissal and disputes. Employers receive practical support with hiring, workplace policies, HR procedures, restructuring and employment claims.
Employment law services in Romania
Romanian employment law affects the rights of employees and the obligations of employers from recruitment through termination. We provide focused advice on a single contract, workplace decision or dispute, as well as broader support where several documents, procedures or cross-border issues must be coordinated.
Our advice fits the party and the matter. An employee may need a contract reviewed, an explanation of workplace rights, or advice after receiving a disciplinary or dismissal document. An employer may need support when setting up a Romanian business, hiring personnel, changing workplace arrangements or responding to a claim. Where a foreign worker is involved, we can coordinate the employment position with immigration and work-permit requirements.
Protect your employment rights
We explain your contract and legal position, review documents and evidence, identify deadlines and help you decide how to respond.
- contract and addendum review;
- pay, working time, leave and remote-work issues;
- harassment, discrimination and workplace complaints;
- disciplinary investigations and sanctions;
- dismissal, redundancy, negotiation and disputes.
Manage employment decisions lawfully
We help companies and HR teams prepare compliant documents, follow the correct procedure and manage employment risk.
- contracts, policies and internal regulations;
- hiring, remote work and workforce changes;
- complaints and workplace investigations;
- disciplinary and performance procedures;
- dismissal, redundancy, restructuring and disputes.
Contracts and employment documents
Drafting and review of employment contracts, job descriptions, addenda, remote-work terms, confidentiality and non-compete provisions, internal rules and termination documents.
Workplace rights and compliance
Advice on working time, leave, pay, employee records, remote work, monitoring, equality, anti-harassment controls and workplace data protection.
Disciplinary measures and dismissals
Advice on investigations, disciplinary procedures, termination decisions, redundancy processes, employee responses, settlement options and potential challenges.
International employment
Guidance on cross-border employment, work authorisation, immigration and employment documentation for non-EU personnel and international hires.
Employment disputes
Pre-litigation analysis, negotiation, settlement strategy and representation in employment disputes, administrative proceedings and court cases where appropriate.
Workplace advice and support
Practical advice for employees, directors, HR teams and international businesses managing contracts, complaints, deadlines, workplace changes and disputes.
What can an employment lawyer review?
The scope depends on the employment matter, the parties involved, the documents and the procedural stage. A focused review commonly examines:
| Employment matter | Support for employees | Support for employers |
|---|---|---|
| Contract or addendum | Review rights, duties, pay, working time, mobility, confidentiality and restrictive clauses before signing. | Prepare or revise compliant terms that match the role and working arrangement. |
| Workplace rights and policies | Assess pay, leave, working time, remote work, monitoring, equality and workplace treatment. | Review policies, records, internal rules and implementation requirements. |
| Disciplinary action | Review the allegation, evidence, summons, hearing rights, sanction and response options. | Plan the investigation and procedure, prepare documents and assess proportionality and risk. |
| Dismissal or redundancy | Assess the stated reason, procedure, notice, evidence, challenge deadline and settlement options. | Select the lawful route, prepare the record and documents, and manage consultation or litigation risk. |
| International employment | Clarify how nationality, immigration status and cross-border work affect the employment position. | Coordinate work authorisation, immigration, payroll and employment documentation. |
| Dispute or negotiation | Evaluate claims, evidence, negotiation and court options. | Prepare the response, settlement strategy and representation in proceedings. |
How we help with an employment matter
- Define the matter. Explain the contract, workplace issue, disciplinary measure, dismissal, dispute or deadline.
- Review the record. We examine relevant contracts, policies, correspondence, evidence, employee records and procedural history.
- Set the legal route. We identify required steps, decision points, missing documents, material risks and practical options.
- Implement or respond. The agreed work may include drafting, meetings, negotiation, notices, representation or a practical response plan.
- Retain the evidence. Keep the documents and communications that show how the matter was considered, communicated and handled.
Employment matters we handle
- employment contracts, job descriptions and addenda;
- working time, leave, pay, remote work and workplace policies;
- confidentiality, intellectual property and restrictive covenants;
- disciplinary procedures, investigations and dismissals;
- individual and collective restructuring or redundancy processes;
- non-EU employment, work authorisation and immigration coordination;
- employee complaints, workplace investigations and anti-harassment controls;
- employment inspections, pre-litigation advice and employment disputes;
- employment data protection and monitoring issues, including GDPR and data protection in the workplace;
- pay transparency and recruitment obligations under the EU Pay Transparency Directive in Romania.
Frequently asked questions
Do you advise employees as well as employers?
Yes. We advise employees on contracts, workplace rights, disciplinary action, dismissal, negotiation and disputes. We separately advise employers on hiring, documentation, internal procedures, restructuring and claims. We do not act for both sides in the same matter.
Can an employee obtain advice before signing a contract?
Yes. We can review the proposed role, pay, working time, mobility, remote-work terms, confidentiality, restrictive covenants, termination provisions and other rights and obligations before the document is signed.
Can an employer obtain advice before taking disciplinary or dismissal action?
Yes. We can review the legal basis, evidence, required procedure, notices and documents before the decision is communicated. Early review is important because procedural steps and timing can affect the validity of the measure.
Can you advise an employee who has received a disciplinary or dismissal document?
Yes. We can assess the document, procedure, evidence, response options and any relevant deadline, then advise on negotiation, settlement or a potential challenge based on the specific facts.
Can you assist foreign workers and companies with non-EU employment?
Yes. We can coordinate work-authorisation, immigration and employment-document issues for the worker and the hiring company. The route depends on nationality, position, immigration status, the Romanian entity and current administrative requirements. See our guide to non-EU recruitment in Romania.
Can an employment matter begin online and be handled in English?
Yes. Initial instructions, document review and day-to-day advice can generally be provided in English and started online. Romanian-language documents or an in-person step may still be required depending on the procedure or authority involved.
Legal information on this page is general information as of 5 August 2026. The applicable route depends on the facts, employee category, documents, procedural history and current Romanian law. This page does not replace advice on a specific employment decision or dispute.