WORK ENGAGEMENT OF PERSONS
The new Law on Work Engagement of Persons introduces the formalization of short-term work engagements of an occasional and seasonal nature. These engagements must be registered through the upgraded e-Employment system.
The registration and deregistration of work-engaged persons is mandatory for every employer who hires individuals for this type of work.
HOW IS WORK ENGAGEMENT CARRIED OUT?
Before the start of work, the employer is required to register the work engagement through the e-Employment system. If the work engagement does not take place, the employer must submit a deregistration in a timely manner.
Before the start of work, the employer must inform the work-engaged person about:
• the type and method of performing the work
• the place and duration of the engagement
• occupational safety and health conditions
• daily and weekly working hours, breaks and rest periods
• the amount, method, and deadline for payment of the monetary compensation
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO REGISTER A WORK ENGAGEMENT?
To register a work engagement, access the e-Employment system and select the “Submit Application” section. The following information about the engaged person must be entered:
• Personal Identification Number (EMBG) and ID document number
• Telephone number or email address
• Transaction account number
In addition, to complete the application, the employer must also specify the capacity in which the application is submitted, the sector of activity, the type of work, the total compensation, the number of working hours, as well as the shift during which the person will be engaged.
Within just a few minutes, a formal and fair work engagement can be established.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
This legal framework enables:
- easy and simple registration of work engagements,
- formalization of seasonal and occasional work,
- preservation of acquired rights related to social and child protection, as well as old-age and family pensions,
- • a registered unemployed person who becomes work-engaged retains the right to unemployment benefits acquired through unemployment insurance and remains registered in the unemployment register. Students and pupils also retain the rights granted under the special laws governing education
- the monetary compensation earned through work engagement does not affect the eligibility for acquiring or exercising other rights established under special laws
WHO CAN BE AN EMPLOYER?
An employer may be a natural person or legal entity that engages individuals for their own needs in the following sectors:
- agriculture, forestry, and fishing,
- accommodation facilities and food service activities,
- household activities as an employer.
Work engagement is permitted only for activities defined by the Law and listed in the work engagement system.
WHO CAN BE A WORK-ENGAGED PERSON?
A work-engaged person may be:
- an unemployed person,
- an employed or self-employed person,
- a student,
- a person under the age of 18 (only for legally permitted types of work),
- a beneficiary of a family or old-age pension,
- a foreigner with regulated residence status in accordance with the law.
Work engagement does not constitute grounds for the loss of acquired social rights.
WHAT IS SEASONAL AND OCCASIONAL WORK?
- Seasonal work refers to work performed during certain periods of the year due to climatic or natural conditions, with a limited number of working hours or working days.
- Occasional work refers to work performed for a short duration, occasionally, or with interruptions, in accordance with legal limitations.
TAX AND SOCIAL CONTRIBUTION OBLIGATIONS
The Law regulates the process for calculation and payment of:
- personal income tax,
- pension and disability insurance contribution,
- additional mandatory health insurance contributions in case of work-related injury.
The payment of personal income tax and contributions is carried out through the upgraded system of the Public Revenue Office.