What is overtime work?
Overtime is work performed beyond the normal working hours. It may only be carried out with the written consent of the employee, except in the cases of force majeure provided by law.
Legal basis and compensation
Overtime is governed by the Romanian Labor Code (Law no. 53/2003). Overtime is generally compensated with paid time off within the next 60 calendar days; where this is not possible, a salary bonus set by the collective or individual labor agreement is granted.
How to fill in the request - step by step
- Fill in the header with the employer and employee details.
- State the period and the number of overtime hours.
- Specify the agreed compensation method (time off or bonus).
- Add the date and signatures.
- Submit the document for approval to the manager.
What the request must include
- Employer and employee details
- The period and number of overtime hours
- The employee's written consent
- The compensation method
- Date and signatures
Frequently asked questions
As a rule, no. Overtime requires the employee's written consent, except in the cases of force majeure provided by law.