Moldova Proposes Changes to Family Care Leave Rules

Unpaid care leave: what changes are being proposed

In Moldova, the conditions governing the granting of various types of leave to employees, as regulated by the Labour Code (LC), may be amended. For instance, it is proposed that the right to unpaid leave to care for a family member should be granted regardless of whether that family member lives with the employee requiring such leave.

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It is proposed that these and other provisions be incorporated into labour legislation. In particular, amendments may also be made to the Labour Code concerning the duration of certain types of leave and the right to authorised absence from the workplace.

The updated provisions are set out in a draft bill providing for substantial amendments to the Code. The document has been submitted by the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection for public consultation.

As regards leave to care for a family member, it is proposed to retain the provision on the duration of such leave – five working days per calendar year – as well as the requirement to provide a medical certificate confirming the need for care or support.

At the same time, the granting of such leave will not depend on the employer’s consent, the employee’s length of service or their insured earnings. It may be taken in full or in part, but for no less than one working day.

Such leave will not be deducted from annual paid leave and will not restrict the right to other types of leave provided for in the Labour Code. At the same time, a procedure for notifying the employer in emergency cases will be established.

This story was translated with the assistance of artificial intelligence.

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