Employment Contract

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  • Professionally drafted document template
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  • DOCX format — editable in Word

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  2. 2 Review the optional fields for additional customization
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What is an employment contract and why is it mandatory in Romania?

An employment contract (contract de munca) is the fundamental legal document that establishes the working relationship between an employer and an employee. Under Romanian law (Labor Code, Law 53/2003), every employment relationship must be formalized through a written contract concluded in Romanian language before the employee begins work. The contract must be registered in the General Employee Registry (REVISAL) no later than the day before the first working day. Employing someone without a written employment contract constitutes a serious contravention, punishable by fines ranging from 20,000 to 200,000 RON. The employment contract protects both parties: it guarantees the employee's rights to salary, leave, and social insurance, while giving the employer a legal framework for managing work performance and disciplinary matters.

Mandatory elements of a Romanian employment contract

According to Article 17 of the Labor Code, the individual employment contract must include the following mandatory elements: identification of both parties, the workplace (or indication that work is performed in various locations), the position held and the COR occupation code, a description of duties, performance evaluation criteria, specific occupational risks, the start date, contract duration (indefinite or fixed-term), annual leave entitlement, notice period for both parties, base gross salary and other remuneration components, normal working hours (full-time or part-time), the applicable collective bargaining agreement, and the probation period. Omitting any of these elements can result in fines from the Labor Inspectorate. Our template includes every mandatory field and guides employers through proper completion.

How to generate an employment contract on Contract Kit

Creating an employment contract on Contract Kit follows a structured, step-by-step process that mirrors the official requirements. First, you enter the employer's data: company name, registered office, tax code, trade register number, and legal representative. Then you fill in the employee's personal details: full name, address, ID card information, and CNP. Next, you define the employment terms: position, COR code, workplace, contract type (indefinite or fixed-term), work schedule, probation period, gross salary, bonuses or benefits, and annual leave days. The form includes validation to ensure all mandatory fields are completed correctly. After the secure payment, you download the contract in DOCX format, ready to be signed by both parties and registered in REVISAL.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the employment contract generated on Contract Kit legally valid?
Yes, the contract is drafted in accordance with the Labor Code (Law 53/2003) and includes all mandatory clauses required by Article 17. After completion, it must be signed by both parties and registered by the employer in REVISAL before the employee's first working day.
What is the difference between this and the individual employment contract?
There is no legal difference — "contract de munca" and "contract individual de munca" refer to the same document. The Labor Code uses the full term "individual employment contract" (contract individual de munca). Both templates on our platform produce a fully compliant employment contract.
Can I create a part-time employment contract?
Yes, our template supports both full-time and part-time employment contracts. For part-time contracts, you specify the number of working hours per day and per week, the work schedule, and the proportional salary. Part-time employees enjoy the same rights as full-time employees, proportionally.
What is the probation period for a new employee?
Under the Labor Code, the maximum probation period is 90 calendar days for regular positions and 120 calendar days for management positions. For persons with disabilities, it is 30 calendar days. The probation period must be expressly mentioned in the contract. During probation, either party can terminate the contract with no notice period.
Must the employment contract be in Romanian?
Yes, Romanian law requires the individual employment contract to be concluded in Romanian. If the employee is a foreign national, a bilingual version can be prepared, but the Romanian version prevails in case of discrepancies. Our template generates the contract in Romanian as required by law.