Romania: waiting-day requirement abolished for maternity leave and certain serious diseases

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The info. The Romanian Parliament adopted an amendment on 15 May to an emergency ordinance adopted in December 2025 which, since 1 February 2026, had introduced a waiting day for the compensation of sick leave and maternity leave.

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