In force since April 30, 2025, Emergency Ordinance no. 31/2025 aims to regulate certain measures for simplifying procedures in the field of urban planning and construction, as well as accelerating investments.
The EU Artificial Intelligence Act – Employment Law Implications for SSC and BPO Operations
The adoption of the EU Artificial Intelligence Act (“AI Act”) introduces a structured regulatory framework that governs the design, deployment, and use of AI systems in the EU.
Romania Adopts Stricter Cybersecurity Rules
Emergency Ordinance 155/2024 on the Establishment of a Cybersecurity Framework for Networks and Information Systems in the National Civil Cyberspace
The Impact of the ‘Train’ Ordinance on Romania’s IT Sector
This legislative measure introduced significant tax policy changes, including the removal of the income tax exemption for IT&C employees.
The Court of International Commercial Arbitration attached to the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Romania (CCIR Court) has introduced revised arbitration rules, effective January 1, 2025. These updates aim to enhance efficiency, align with international best practices, and respond to evolving business needs.
Romanian High Court Has Issued a Binding Interpretation Decision on Who Can Administer Institutional Arbitration in Romania
The Romanian High Court’s binding decision of 17 June 2024 clarified that only NGOs explicitly authorized by law can administer institutional arbitration in Romania, addressing conflicting case law and excluding international arbitral institutions and chambers of commerce from its scope.
Protecting Health or Rights? The Constitutional Court Clarifies: Dismissal Rules for Conditionally Fit Employees
The Constitutional Court of Romania has delivered a landmark ruling through Decision no. 91/2024, reshaping how employers address situations involving conditionally fit employees.
Special Leave in Romanian Labor Law: Employer Guidelines
In Romania, recent legislative changes have introduced several new types of special leave aimed at addressing the needs of employees facing family emergencies, childcare, and caregiving responsibilities.
In a significant move towards shaping fairer and more competitive markets, the Commission has unveiled its draft Guidelines addressing abuses of dominance under antitrust law.
New Harassment Guidelines: What Employers Should Know
Late last year, the Romanian government introduced the Guide on Preventing and Combating Harassment Based on Sex and Moral Harassment at the Workplace through Government Decision no. 970/2023.