Fact Sheet

Basis principle

In 2002, the Romanian Parliament passed the Law no.346/2002 on the insurance for work accidents and occupational diseases. The law entered into force on January 1st 2005.

2003 and 2004 were dedicated to collecting the initial funds necessary for the functioning of the system and to setting up the institutional organization and the establishment of the entire framework necessary for enforcing this law.

Financial compensation

Yes

Medical treatment responsibilities

Yes

Prevention responsibilities

Yes

Research in OS&H issues responsibilities

No

Rehabilitation of victims of occupational injuries responsibilities

Yes

Specific insurance against accidents at work and occupational diseases

Yes

Is this insurance compulsory?

The insurance is compulsory for people mentioned in 10.

The following categories can be insured optional:

• shareholders or partners;
• administrators or managers;
• self-employers;
• employees of international institutions;
• individual farm workers or private forest workers

Contributions

Contributions to the work accidents and occupational diseases insurance system are due by employers and are set between 0.15% – 0.85%, applied to the monthly gross income of the employees and depending on the professional risks.

For the unemployed persons who undertake a period of professional practice, the insurance contribution is 1% of unemployment benefits.

In the case of persons for whom the insurance is optional, the contribution is of 1% of the monthly income insured, regardless of the work performed.

People covered

• People employed with employment contract, including the civil servants
• People developing activities in elected functions or appointed by the executive, legislative or judicial authorities
• Unemployed persons, during their vocational training
• Apprentices, pupils and students, during their vocational training
• Romanian employees working abroad for Romanian employers
• Foreign citizens or stateless persons working for Romanian employers during the period they have permanent or temporary residency in Romania.

Is the insurance different for accidents at work and for occupational diseases?

No

Risks covered

Accidents at work, occupational diseases, commuting accidents

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Contact email: aurelia.zlotariu@cnpas.org

Information provided by CNPAS – 2012