Employment law in Moldova: contracts, pay and annual leave
Published by Avocat Expert · Republic of Moldova
Workplace disputes extend beyond dismissal. Unclear contracts, unpaid wages and scheduling disagreements should be examined against documents and the work actually performed.
Prepared on 29 October 2026
1. Check your employment terms
Keep your employment contract, amendments and job description. Compare the agreed role, hours and pay with actual work. A “services contract” label alone does not settle the nature of the relationship; seek an assessment of the circumstances.
2. Document pay and working hours
For unpaid or disputed wages, prepare a monthly table of agreed pay, payments received and differences. Attach statements, payslips, time records and relevant messages. Record overtime dates, duration and who requested it; compensation calculations need review.
3. Clarify leave and changes
Paid annual leave is an employee right. Keep requests and responses about its timing. Before signing changes to hours, pay or duties, ask for a copy and clarification of the document’s effects.
4. Choose a resolution route
Explain the issue and requested remedy to the employer in writing. Where appropriate, discuss reporting to the State Labour Inspectorate or bringing a court claim. Jurisdiction and deadlines depend on the claim; do not assume a petition extends a court deadline. For dismissal, see the separate guide in Publications.
Official sources (in Romanian)
General information. Applicable rules and deadlines must be checked against the specific situation and the relevant version of the legislation.