HR Software for Moldova
Leave Policy
Maternity Leave
Pregnant employees are entitled to 126 days of paid leave. During this period, the employee receives 100% of her average salary for the last 12 months and social security is responsible for this remuneration.
You can use the leave module in IceHrm to manage maternity leave in Moldova.
Paternity Leave
Employees who have paid social security contributions for at least 9 months are entitled to 14 days of paid paternity leave. During this period, the employee receives 100% of his average salary for the last 3 months and social security is responsible for this remuneration.
Parental Leave
Employees are entitled to up to 36 months of parental leave. Both parents can decide how to divide the leave that should be taken after paternity and maternity leave. Both parents can take parental leave. Social security pays the salary during this period, which varies depending on the period.
Parental leave cannot be extended.
| Leave Length | Leave Pay |
|---|---|
| 12 Months | 90% of the average monthly salary for the last 12 months of employment |
| 24 Months | 60% of the average monthly salary of the last 12 months of employment in the first 12 months of leave and 30% in the following months |
| 36 Months | 30% of the average monthly salary for the last 12 months of employment until the child turns three years old. |
Sick Leave
Employees are entitled to up to 210 days of paid sick leave. Depending on the duration, this vacation is paid at different rates and by different payers:
| Period | Pay | Payer |
|---|---|---|
| 0 – 15 days | 75% | Employer |
| 15 – 210 days | 80% of | Social Security |
Additional vacation
Employees are also entitled to vacation in the following cases:
- With the consent of the employer, employees can be granted special leave of up to 120 calendar days, which they can take for family or other important reasons. The vacation is unpaid
- Parents with two or more children under the age of 14 are legally entitled to at least four additional calendar days of paid vacation per year.
- Paid vacation in special cases:
1. Newlyweds – 3 days, starting from the date of registration of the marriage.
2. In the event of the death of parents, in-laws or children – 3 days.
3. In the death of second degree relatives – 1 day.
4. Parents (both mother and father) with children in grades 1 and 2 – 1 day at the beginning of the school year and 1 day at the end of the school year.
Pay & Tax
Minimum Wage Requirements
The minimum wage for workers in Moldova is 5,000 MDL/month for full-time employees.
Individual Income Tax
In Moldova, employees are taxed at a flat rate of 12%
Payroll Cost
The cost to the employer is generally estimated at 24% of the employee’s wages.
- Social Security – 24.0%
- One-time mandatory processing fee for wet ink employment contract – USD 80
Overtime Pay & Maximum Hours
The standard working hours are 8 hours per day and 40 hours per week. The normal working week lasts from Monday to Friday.
Pay for overtime is mandatory. Hours outside of standard working hours are considered overtime. Employees can work a maximum of 2 hours of overtime. Employees receive compensation for additional hours:
- 150% of the hourly rate for the first 2 hours per week.
- 200% of the hourly rate for the following hours.
Termination
Termination Requirements
Terminations in Moldova can be complicated. In Moldova, employers cannot terminate at will outside of the probationary period, and the termination must be for a valid reason.
Compliant terminations are:
- Voluntary by the employee
- By mutual agreement
- Unilaterally by the employer due to:
1. Probationary period
2. Objective reasons
3. Disciplinary dismissal
4. Performance due to unsuitability for the position - When the contract expires
Notice Period
The minimum notice period is 30 days and increases depending on the type of termination.
- 30 days if termination is due to repeated non-performance
- 60 days if the termination is due to a reduction in headcount
Severance for Employees
In Moldova, all employees who are dismissed without cause are entitled to severance pay. The severance payment is 1 week of salary per year of service up to 6 months of basic salary.
In order to protect you from unforeseen financial risks arising from the termination of the employment relationship, IceHrm applies a severance pay provision in all employment contracts in this country. IceHrm has extensive expertise in managing litigation risk around the world and our severance provision calculation is based on prevailing common law or statutory requirements and best local practices. If your employee resigns or is not entitled to severance pay, you will receive a refund of any unused amounts.
Statutory Time Off
Paid Time Off
Both full-time and part-time employees are entitled to 21 days of paid time off (PTO) per year. PTO accrues monthly at 1.75 days per month. Employees are entitled to annual leave after six months of continuous employment.
Public Holidays
In Moldova there are 13 national and one regional holiday, depending on the employee’s location.
National holidays include:
- New Year’s Day
- Orthodox Christmas Day
- Orthodox Christmas Holiday
- International Women’s Day
- Orthodox Easter Sunday
- Orthodox Easter Monday
- Easter of Blajini
- Labour Day
- Victory Day
- Children’s Day
- Independence Day
- National Language Day
- Christmas Day
Onboarding
Onboarding
Onboarding takes 2 business days after signing the SOW. Documents must be completed 1 day before the start date.
Additional Info
Employment Contract Details
The contracts can be in English and bilingual. They must be in writing and signed by both parties.
A contract must contain:
- Surname
- Start date
- Length of employment
- Job title
1. This must be selected from the corresponding designation according to the Moldovan professional classification. The classification is only available in Romanian and Russian. - Job Description
- Termination Conditions
Probation Period
The minimum probation period is 30 days and the maximum probation period is 180 days.