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Remote Work in Romania

Working from home policy in Romania

All the Labour Code regulations apply to teleworkers and remote workers as well as to other employees.

The parties’ teleworking (working from home) agreement specifying the working conditions must be in writing.

A teleworker is an employee working from any location other than the designated workplace for at least one day per month.

The employment contract has (1) to specify whether the employee works in teleworking conditions and (2) to contain specific teleworking clauses if that’s the case, such as the following:

  • Place/places from which the employee performs the teleworking activity (not mandatory but beneficial from the work health and safety perspective)
  • Number of days the employee works from home and/or number of days the employee works from the designated workplace due to listed reasons
  • Employer’s ability to check the employee’s work routine and progress
  • Employer’s ability to inspect the teleworking space
  • Employee’s ability to track worked hours, etc.

Both parties have to approve the teleworking activity and conditions. The employee’s refusal to perform an activity from the workplace cannot be a reason for dismissal or a disciplinary action.

A teleworker has the same rights and obligations as any other employee.

An appropriate workstation will include the following:

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    Right level of illumination, both natural and artificial light sources should not create glare on the computer
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    Sufficient lighting level for visual tasks to be completed without eye strain
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    The right level of ventilation and thermal comfort
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    Unobstructed exit path in case of emergencies, including electrical cords, uneven carpet, and clutter
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    Suitable storage for documents

Workspace guidelines in Romania

Working conditions

Employers have the obligation (1) to secure (at their own expense and by means of technical and organizational measures), adjust, and establish particular working conditions, workplaces, and sheltered working sites and (2) to train or instruct such employees in order to increase their professional qualifications.

Recommendations for employees working from home:

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    Take appropriate breaks every 30 minutes to ensure repetitive actions are not continued for long periods, and stand up at least once per hour
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    Stretch and change posture often, and if possible, an alternate activity
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    Check that you have a comfortable posture
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    Don’t do any lifting, pushing, or carrying type task beyond the physical capacity
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    Keep wrists in a neutral (straight) position—not bent up or down
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    Sitting posture is upright or slightly reclined, maintaining slight hollow in the lower back
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    Establish boundaries around work hours
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    Schedule regular meetings and catch-ups with the team
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    Go outdoors and exercise daily, if possible

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