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Questions workers ask

I work overtime but receive neither time off nor extra pay.

Romanian Labour Inspectorate guidance says overtime is normally compensated with paid time off within the following 90 calendar days; if that cannot happen, a salary supplement of at least 75% of base salary applies for the overtime duration. Reconstruct the hours first and preserve payroll evidence.

What to do next

Keep daily start/end/break records.
Keep payslips and any schedule/WhatsApp instructions.
Ask how overtime is being recorded and compensated.

What the source says

RO-OT-001 · Overtime · verified 2 October 2026

Romanian Labour Inspectorate guidance states overtime is normally compensated with paid time off within the following 90 calendar days; if that is not possible, the subsequent salary supplement may not be less than 75% of base salary for the overtime duration.

Date and context: Current Labour Code guidance

Sources

REGES — Frequently asked questionsRomanian Labour Inspectorate · Government labour guidance
REGES — Labour Code practical guideRomanian Labour Inspectorate · Government labour guidance
Labour InspectorateInspecția Muncii · Government authority

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Situations

The recruiter said overtime is “included in the salary”.My contract gives me only 10 days of paid annual leave.I work 12-hour days. Is that allowed?

Situations → · Guide