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Romania
Governed by Labour Code (53/2003). 40 h/wk, 8 h/day. OT cap 8 h/wk absolute (48 h max avg 4 mo). +75 % min. 12 h rest.
Authority: ITM · MMPS
LC 53/2003
Code
40 h
Week
8 h
Daily
48 h avg
Max weekly
12 h
Daily rest
+75 %
OT premium
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Statutory working time
LC Art. 112
40 h/wk standard · 48 h avg 4 mo max
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 40 h/wk | Art. 112 | Reference |
| Average cap | 48 h avg/4 mo | Art. 114 | EU |
Flexible time
Allowed
Official sources
ITM BucharestOvertime
LC Art. 122-123
+75 % min pay · time recovery preferred
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| OT pay | +75 % min | Art. 123 | Important premium |
| Time recovery | Preferred | Art. 122 | Within 60 days |
Refusal
Possible
Official sources
ITMRest & breaks
LC Art. 134-137
12 h daily · 48 h weekly · break if >6 h
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily rest | 12 h | Art. 135 | Between days |
| Weekly rest | 48 h | Art. 137 | Standard |
| Break | Per CBA | Art. 134 | Varies |
More generous than EU
+1 h
Official sources
ITMNight / Sunday / holiday work
LC Art. 125
Night 10pm-6am +25 % · 15 public holidays · Sunday closed
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Night | 10pm-6am | Art. 125 | +25 % premium |
| Public holidays | 15 d/yr | Law | Fixed list |
Orthodox Easter
+1 day
Official sources
ITMTime recording
LC Art. 119
Tracking mandatory LC · 3 years
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obligation | Tracking working time | Art. 119 | All employees |
| Retention | 3 years | Art. 119 | Standard |
REVISAL
National register
Official sources
ITMRemote & flex work
Law 81/2018
Law 81/2018 + Law 88/2018 remote · hybrid worker · RON 400/month untaxed allowance
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal framework | Law 81/2018 | Law | Telemuncă |
| Expenses | RON 400/month untaxed | Fiscal Code | Flat |
Cross-border
EU frameworks
Official sources
ITM