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Romania (RO)
Employment
Agriculture in Romania employs 128,000 workers plus 35,000 seasonal workers.
International Comparison of Employment
Wages and Labour Costs
The average wage in agriculture is LEI 28,000 per month, which is equivalent to € 2.15 per hour.
Employees pay 9.5 % of their wage for welfare insurance. Employers pay 19.75 % of the wage for their workers' welfare insurance plus 17.75 % for other contributions.
The income tax rate is 16 %.
75 % of the companies pay in accordance with agreements, 75,000 employees earn the agreed wage.
International Comparison of Wages and Labour Costs
Working Time
The working time is 40 hours per week, or 2,240 hours/year. Working hours are 7:30 -16:30.
International Comparison of Working Time
Leave and Paid Holidays
The minimum holiday duration is 21 working days. No separate holiday benefit is paid.
International Comparison of Leave and Paid Holidays
Social Insurance
The social security system in Romania is organised by the state.
Occupational Health and Safety
In 2005 there were 37 deaths caused by accidents in agriculture. 192 workers were rendered unfit for work for more than 3 days by work accidents. The trade unions have in-company experts for health and safety at work.
International Comparison of Occupational Health and Safety
Trade Union Influence
The trade union is represented in 179 companies, the degree of unionisation is 50 %.
International Comparison of Trade Union Influence
Minimum Standards
In Romania there is a statutory minimum wage (cf. Table).
International Comparison of Minimum Standards
Trade Union Participation
In the framework of the social dialogue the trade unions are involved in work at the Ministry level in the fields of agriculture, economic and social affairs, health and accident insurance and vocational training.
International Comparison of Trade Union Participation
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