Reduced activity regime – regulated

On October 29, 2021, the amendments to the Labor Code, which regulate the reduced activity regime, entered into force.

The new provisions give employers the right to establish the reduced activity regime for at least 25% of the number of employees within the unit:

1. a) unilaterally, in case of a state of emergency, siege, and war, or in case of a state of emergency in public health;
2. b) with the written consent of the employees concerned, in case of the unfavorable economic situation, difficulties in supplying raw materials or energy, transformation, restructuring or modernization of the enterprise, or in other exceptional circumstances, as established by the Government.

The reduced activity regime may be established for a period of up to three consecutive months, but not more than five months per year, and the duration of the employee’s working time may be reduced by a maximum of 50%, the employee’s work being remunerated proportionally with the time worked.

Recommendation: Inform the company leaders of the new provisions of the Labor Code.

The law amending the Labor Code can be accessed at the following link.