Employers-Obligations

Employers' Obligations Regarding the Employment of Persons with Disabilities – Changes from 2025

Starting January 1, 2025, employers with at least 50 employees will have stricter obligations regarding the integration of persons with disabilities, according to Emergency Ordinance (OUG) 127/2024.

Main Obligations:

✅ Hiring at least 4% of employees with disabilities from the total workforce.✅ If they do not hire, they have two alternatives:

• Full payment of the monthly contribution to the state budget.
• Payment of at least 50% of the contribution, with the remainder required to be used for purchases from protected units.

✅ For job vacancies:

• Obligation to contact at least three specialized NGOs and report the process to ANPDPD and ANOFM.

✅ Annual reporting by January 31, including:

• A list of positions occupied by persons with disabilities.
• An inventory of the skills required for employment.

What if there are no job vacancies?

❌ There is no longer an obligation to contact NGOs, but the contribution payment remains mandatory.

Conclusions:

• Employers must make genuine efforts to integrate persons with disabilities.
• Reporting is mandatory, and failure to comply may result in penalties.
• Purchases from protected units can reduce the due contribution.

📌 Failure to comply with the new provisions may result in fines. We recommend seeking specialized consultancy for compliance.