Factsheet for measure
RO-2020-12/767
– measures in Romania
Extended right to medical leave and allowances for quarantine leave
Extinderea eligibilității pentru acordarea concediilor și indemnizațiior de asigurări sociale de sănătate
Background information
According to the changes brought by EGO 30/2020, for the duration of the COVID-19-related emergency state (21 March - 15 May 2020), the eligibility for the medical leave was extended for those who haven’t paid the minimum contributions for the healthcare system (which is generally 6 months). This change entitles every employee to paid quarantine leave (which amounts to 75% of the basic salary) as well as other types of medical leave.
Content of measure
As a preventive measure, EGO no. 30/2020 amended the EGO 158/2005 (which contains regulations concerning medical and quarantine leave and the social insurance benefits), in order to extend the right to paid medical leave for all employees, regardless of the duration of their contribution to the health insurance system. Before the change, EGO158/2005 granted paid medical and quarantine leave only for the employees that had their contribution paid for minimum 6 months. The paid quarantine leave amounts for 75% of the basic salary.
Additionally, the period during which people in quarantine may request payment of medical leave has doubled from 90 to 180 days. These regulations are valid during the period of emergency established by Decree 195/2020 (so far 15 March – 15 May 2020) and are intended to prevent illnesses.
Use of measure
Whilst the total number of employees that are on quarantine/medical leave is still not known, approximately 13,000 people were quarantined as of 22 April in Romania. However no data is available concerning their employment status yet.
Target groups
Actors and funding
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Actors
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Funding
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National government
Company / Companies
Public employment service
Social insurance
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National funds
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Social partners
Social partners' role in
designing the measure
and form of involvement:
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Trade unions
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Employers' organisations
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Role
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Consulted
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Consulted
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Form
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Consultation through tripartite or bipartite social dialogue bodies
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Consultation through tripartite or bipartite social dialogue bodies
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Social partners' role in the
implementation, monitoring and assessment phase:
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No involvement
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Main level of involvement: Peak or cross-sectoral level
Involvement
N/A
Views and reactions
Social partners have been consulted in the framework of the National Council for Tripartite Social Dialog.
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