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Romanian Govt Approves 6/24 Amendments To Unitary Wage Law

12:10, 13 Dec. 2010
Romania’s Government has approved six out of 24 amendments submitted by lawmakers to the unitary wage bill for the public sector, for which the Government plans to seek a confidence vote in Parliament Tuesday.

Romanian Govt Approved Norms On The Application Of Public-Private Partnership Law – PM

16:40, 12 Dec. 2010
Romanian Prime Minister Emil Boc said Sunday on ProTV that the Government has approved the norms for the application of the public-private partnership law, which he said creates the framework for the attraction of domestic and foreign investments.

Romanian Govt To Cut Aid For Unemployed People Who Turn Down A Job Offer

20:10, 10 Dec. 2010
Romania's Government has decided to cut unemployment aid to people who turn down a job, regardless of the distance between their home and the position, or who refuse to take part in a professional training program, as of next year.

Romanian Govt Plans To Build 400 Daycare Centers Next Year

11:00, 09 Dec. 2010
Romania’s Government plans to build 400 daycare centers throughout the country next year, mostly in urban areas, Development Minister Elena Udrea said after the Cabinet meeting late Wednesday.

Romanian Cattle Farmers To Receive RON410/Head In State Aid

20:25, 08 Dec. 2010
Romanian cattle farmers will receive state aid amounting to 410 lei/head (EUR1=RON4.2998), according to a Government decision allotting RON569 million for around 225,000 beneficiaries.

Romanian Salary Rights Won In Court Hit RON7B, Payment Postponed For 2012

18:34, 08 Dec. 2010
Sums representing salary rights won in court by Romanian public sector employees total 7 billion lei (EUR1=RON4.2998) and the money will be paid in tranches starting 2012, to allow the Government to stay within the fiscal target agreed with the International Monetary Fund.

Romanian Govt Reduces No Of Work Permits For Foreigners

15:34, 08 Dec. 2010
Romania will issue only 5,500 work permits for foreigners next year, 2,500 fewer than this year, and will issue fewer work authorizations to temporary employees, for whom social security contributions are not paid.

Romanian Mothers End Protest At Govt HQ

14:56, 08 Dec. 2010
Protests staged Wednesday outside the Romanian Government by tens of mothers asking authorities to renounce the measure halving the child rearing benefit period, ended after two hours.

Romanian Fin Min, Labor Min, PM Meet For Talks On Child Rearing Benefits

13:18, 08 Dec. 2010
Romanian Finance Minister Gheorghe Ialomitianu and Labor Minister Ioan Botis Wednesday arrived at the Government headquarters to meet with Prime Minister Emil Boc for new talks on the measures regarding child rearing benefits, people close to the matter told MEDIAFAX.

Tens Of Romanian Mothers Protest At Govt HQ Over Child Rearing Benefit Measures

12:46, 08 Dec. 2010
Tens of Romanian mothers protest Wednesday outside the Government, calling on authorities to renounce the measure halving the child rearing benefit period.

Spouses, Parents Of Romanian Healthcare System Contributors Still Insured – Health Min

20:29, 07 Dec. 2010
Romania's Health Minister said Tuesday evening that pensioners and revolutionaries will be required to pay 5.5% as contribution to the social health insurance system, as of next year, while first-degree relatives of an insured person, without their own income, will remain exempt from contributing.

Romanian Govt Decides Spouses Of Insured People Must Contribute Or Lose Health Insurance

19:11, 07 Dec. 2010
The spouse or parents of an insured person will no longer be considered insured in the Romanian public healthcare system without paying the required contributions, unless they have a source of income themselves, according to an emergency ordinance amending the Law on healthcare reform.

Romanian Govt OKs 2011 State Budget

07:49, 07 Dec. 2010
Romania’s Government approved the 2011 state budget in a Cabinet meeting late Monday and the bill is to be forwarded to parliament immediately, people close to the matter told MEDIAFAX.

Romania To Widen Health Insurance Tax Base To Pensioners Earning At Least RON740

07:11, 07 Dec. 2010
The Romanian Government decided that pensioners whose monthly income is at least 740 lei (EUR1=RON4.3110) should pay contributions to public health insurance, which enlarges the taxation base by 2 million people, Health Minister Attila Cseke said Monday.

Romania To Provide Child-Rearing Aid For Less Time, Same Amount

20:36, 06 Dec. 2010
Child-rearing aid in Romania will be provided for one year as of 2011, reduced from the present two years, but in the same amount, a change that will not apply to current beneficiaries, Prime Minister Emil Boc announced Monday evening.

Romanian Govt To Consult Ruling Coalition MPs On Child Rearing Benefits

12:31, 06 Dec. 2010
Romania’s Government will decide whether to lower or keep child rearing benefits unchanged after consultations with lawmakers of the ruling coalition parties Monday, people close to the matter told MEDIAFAX.

Romanian Govt To Approve Draft 2011 State Budget Monday – Sources

18:35, 02 Dec. 2010
Romania’s Government will approve the draft state budget for 2011 in a meeting Monday, people close to the matter said Thursday.

Romania’s Ruling Coalition Meets For Talks On Maternity Leave Propositions

11:40, 02 Dec. 2010
Leaders of Romania's ruling coalition Thursday convened at the Government for debates on additional maternity leave propositions, after Labor Minister Ioan Botis suggested that maternity leave should be reduced from two years to one year.

EXCLUSIVE: Amended Romanian Labor Code Keeps 48-Hour Workweek

19:21, 29 Nov. 2010
The maximum length of Romania's workweek will be kept at 48 hours, but the period of reference according to which working hours can be added will be extended by one month, to four months, says the draft act amending the Labor Code, obtained by MEDIAFAX.

Romanian Definite-Period Individual Work Contract To Run For Three Yrs – Draft

18:37, 29 Nov. 2010
A draft act amending Romania’s Labor Code states that individual work contracts will run for three years instead of two and they can be extended after termination under certain conditions.

Romanian Govt To Seek Confidence Vote On Public Sector Wage Bills On December 14

17:47, 29 Nov. 2010
Romania's Government on December 14 will seek a vote of confidence in Parliament on the public sector unitary wage bill and on the bill regarding public sector salaries in 2011, Senate quaestor Ioan Chelaru announced Monday.

EXCLUSIVE: Amended Romanian Labor Code Requires Earlier Notice Of Resignation

17:45, 29 Nov. 2010
Employees have to give at least 20 business days prior notice when resigning, or 45 days if they hold a management position, says the draft act amending Romania's Labor Code, obtained by MEDIAFAX.

Romanian Parliament Sends Education Bill Back To Govt

16:33, 29 Nov. 2010
The Romanian Parliament’s Standing Bureaus decided Monday to send the education bill back to the Government, as well at its request for a vote of confidence to pass the bill into legislation, said social democrat deputy Mircea Dusa.

Romanian Govt Might Deny Aid To Unemployed People Who Turn Down A Job Offer Twice

20:34, 25 Nov. 2010
People on unemployment who are counseled by an employment agency advisor and turn down a job offer twice will no longer receive aid, Prime Minister Emil Boc said Thursday.

EXCLUSIVE: Romanian Govt Cuts VAT Funds For Local Budgets

10:24, 25 Nov. 2010
The Romanian Government will cut funds from VAT collections to be granted to local budgets and will halve the money allotted for infrastructure works and sport grounds, according to the final form of the country’s 2011 draft state budget, obtained by MEDIAFAX.

EXCLUSIVE: Romanian Local Authorities Can’t Make New Investments If Old Projects Not Finished

09:13, 25 Nov. 2010
Romanian local authorities will be forbidden to finance new investment projects if they did not ensure funds to complete projects that have already been started, according to the final form of the country’s 2011 draft state budget, obtained by MEDIAFAX.

EXCLUSIVE: Romanian State-Run Cos Must Freeze Employment, Limit Wage Spending In ‘11 – Draft Budget

09:12, 25 Nov. 2010
Romanian state-run companies and autonomous departments are compelled to freeze hiring next year so they do not exceed the number of employees allowed for 2010, according to the final form of the country’s 2011 draft state budget, obtained by MEDIAFAX.

EXCLUSIVE: Romanian Freezes Pensions In 2011, Social Contributions – Draft Budget

09:11, 25 Nov. 2010
Romanian public system pensions, including minimum guaranteed pensions, will be frozen at they current level in 2011, and social security contributions will not decrease below the level set for this year, according to the final form of the country’s 2011 draft state budget, obtained by MEDIAFAX.

Romania To Increase Public Sector Salaries By 15% In 2011 Compared To October Level

18:55, 24 Nov. 2010
Romania's Government will increase the base salaries in the public sector by 15% in 2011 compared to their October level, while the minimum gross salary will be raised to 670 lei (EUR1=RON4.3079) from the current RON600, said Prime Minister Emil Boc.

Romanian Govt Approves Public Sector Wage Bill

18:29, 24 Nov. 2010
The Romanian Government approved in its meeting Wednesday the IMF-required unitary wage law for the public sector in 2011, people close to the matter told MEDIAFAX.

EXCLUSIVE: Romanian Govt To Introduce Fiscal Incentives For Electric Car Production, Purchase

17:36, 22 Nov. 2010
Romania's Government will introduce a financial incentive package to encourage purchases of electric cars through an "ecologic bonus" for consumers and through tax deductions or state aid for producers.

Romania To Set Unemployment Aid At 75%- 90% Of Reference Social Indicator Of RON500

12:52, 22 Nov. 2010
Unemployment aid in Romania could be set at 75% to 90% of the country’s reference social indicator, which is currently at 500 lei (EUR1=RON4.2972), people close to the matter said Monday, adding the measure is to be discussed by the Government.

Romanian Govt Postpones Approving Wage Law For Wednesday Over Lack Of OK From Econ Council

10:26, 22 Nov. 2010
Romania’s Government will not discuss the IMF-required unitary wage law Monday because it has not yet received a stance form the country’s Economic and Social Council and has postponed its approval for Wednesday, said spokeswoman Ioana Muntean.

EXCLUSIVE: Romanian Govt To Improve EU Fund Absorption Via Well-Paid Experts, Exacting Contracts

15:41, 21 Nov. 2010
Romania's Government has developed a plan to improve community fund absorption, which includes a hiring thaw, high salaries in managing bodies and strict requirements for EU contracts, due to concerns that the funds may be withdrawn by the European Commission in 2012 without such a program.

Romanian Govt Freezes Hiring In 2011 Because Of Slow Economic Recovery

14:34, 18 Nov. 2010
Romania's Government has decided to keep public sector hiring frozen in 2011 and fill only one in seven vacant positions, as the economy is recovering "slowly," expecting savings of around 350 million lei (EUR1=RON4.2960) in personnel expenses, but also lower revenue from income taxes.

Romania Slightly Revises Up Year-End Budget Revenue

13:34, 18 Nov. 2010
Romania's Government will slightly revise up its year-end estimate for budget revenues by 52.8 million lei (EUR1=RON4.296) to RON165.49 billion, according to the draft of the second budget revision for 2010.

EXCLUSIVE: Romanian Govt Slashes VAT Funds For Local Budgets

12:17, 18 Nov. 2010
Romania's Government will reduce the funds taken from VAT collections and transferred to local budgets to cover personnel expenses and bonuses in public schools, in addition to reducing the social aid budget.

Romanian Govt To OK Second Budget Revision This Year Monday

11:28, 18 Nov. 2010
Romania’s Government will approve this year’s second budget revision in a special Cabinet meeting Monday, when it will also approve the unitary wage bill which it seeks to adopt through a confidence vote, Government spokeswoman Ioana Muntean said late Wednesday.

Romanian Govt Set To Approve Public Sector Wage Bill Monday

11:19, 18 Nov. 2010
Romania’s Government will approve the IMF-required unitary wage law for the public sector in a Cabinet meeting Monday and will then be sent to Parliament before the Government seeks a confidence vote to pass it into legislation, Government spokeswoman Ioana Muntean said late Wednesday.

EXCLUSIVE: Romanian Govt Bans Financial Incentives For Public Sector Next Year

10:41, 18 Nov. 2010
Romanian state workers won’t get incentives, meal, gift or vacation vouchers next year either and overtime will be rewarded with days off instead of extra pay, according to the unitary wage bill obtained by MEDIAFAX.