Hiring employees is one of the most important parts of your expansion. However, it can be challenging in a new location. You’ll have to research and follow Moldova employment compliance laws and continue to run all your different company locations. Here are a few important considerations when hiring and recruiting in Moldova.
Recruiting in Moldova
While it’s important to understand cultural nuances when you’re hiring in Moldova, you should take some time to consider the practical side of the recruitment process as well. Your hiring experience may vary based on your approach to sourcing talent. You’ll also want to be sure your company is compliant with local laws for recruiting and hiring.
If you choose to handle the recruitment process on your own, you’ll have a few options when it comes to sourcing talent. You might decide to advertise your open positions in local newspapers or post them on online job boards. Alternatively, your company can work with a recruitment agency or global EOR with an established presence in-country. Keep in mind that partnering with a EOR is the only option here that will manage all matters of compliance for you.
Laws against discrimination in Moldova
Like many other countries, Moldova has a set of laws in place to protect citizens and other individuals in its jurisdiction from discrimination. Moldovan legislature ensures equality for all persons regardless of:
- Political affiliation
- Nationality
- Race
- Ethnic origin
- Color
- Age
- Sex
- Language
- Opinion
- Religion and beliefs
- Trade union membership
- Disability
Since the law protects such a broad range of characteristics, it’s essential that you stay mindful of the language you use throughout the recruitment process. Avoid mentioning any of these traits in job listings and conversations with candidates.
How to hire employees in Moldova
You must hire employees using a fixed- or indefinite-term contract to meet Moldova’s employment compliance laws. Fixed-term contracts are allowed but cannot exceed 5 years. All employment contracts should be in the employee’s local language and must include terms of employment, including contract duration, job obligations, place of work, work schedule, and compensation. Offer letters and employment contracts should both include compensation amounts in Moldovan leu instead of another currency.
Moldova employment laws
Moldova’s employment compliance laws govern working hours, overtime, and more. Employees in Moldova typically work 40-hour weeks, 5 days a week, 8 hours a day. This may change on the day before a holiday, when employees work only 7 hours. Overtime is paid at a rate of 150% for the first 2 hours and 200% for additional hours after that, while work on an employee’s designated rest day is paid at 100%. Overtime is limited to 120 hours per year.
Onboarding in Moldova
After you find your ideal candidate, the next step is onboarding, where you’ll familiarize them with your company and their new role. We recommend reviewing all offer letters, employment contracts, and other hiring documents with employees during their first day. This is also a good time to review a company code of conduct or other important documents.
Then, we recommend creating a training program for employees that relates to their job and your company. You can have multiple new hires go through the training process together to save time and help employees bond.
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