Frequently asked HR, time-tracking and payroll questions

Short, extractable answers to the most common HR questions in Romania: time tracking and leave, REGES-ONLINE, payroll and choosing HR software. Each answer covers what the law says, practical examples and mistakes to avoid.

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Time tracking & leave

How many paid annual leave days do I get under the Labour Code?

How are overtime hours calculated and paid?

How much money do I get on sick leave and who pays it?

Is employee time tracking / the attendance register mandatory?

What are the public holidays in 2026?

How is the annual-leave allowance calculated?

Can unused annual-leave days be paid out in cash?

How many hours are worked per month full-time in 2026?

Is the meal break part of working time and is it paid?

What online time-tracking app can I use for employees?

REGES-ONLINE / Revisal

What is REGES-ONLINE and how does it differ from Revisal?

When is the employment contract registered in REGES-ONLINE?

What fines does an employer risk for not registering the contract on time in REGES?

How do I register an employment contract step by step in REGES-ONLINE?

Who is obliged to submit data in REGES — the employer or the accountant?

How do I create a REGES-ONLINE account as an employer with a digital signature?

What is the REGES submission deadline for a salary change?

Am I required to use REGES-ONLINE if I have no employees?

What documents must an employee's personnel file contain?

How long must personnel documents and payrolls be kept?

Payroll & contributions

How is net salary calculated from gross in 2026?

What is the national minimum wage in 2026?

What is Declaration 112 (D112) and when must it be filed?

What taxes and contributions are withheld from salary in 2026?

What is the payroll register and what must it contain?

How much does an employee cost the company in 2026 (total employer cost)?

What is a payslip and is it mandatory?

How is the personal deduction calculated in 2026 and who benefits?

How much does the employee receive net from meal vouchers in 2026?

What salary benefits can an employer offer that are tax-exempt (or partially)?

HR software

What is HR software (HRIS) and what does it do?

How much does HR software cost in Romania?

What features should HR software have?

How do I digitalize the HR department?

How do I run an effective onboarding for new employees?

What is the difference between HRIS, HRMS and HCM?

How do I choose time-tracking and payroll software for my company?

How is employee performance evaluated (criteria and methods)?

How do I create a company org chart?

How do I recruit online with recruiting software?