By “disguised dismissal” we refer to situations in which the termination of an employment relationship is either forced or indirectly caused by the employer, without complying with the legal procedures for dismissal set out in the Romanian Labor Code (Articles 58 et seq.).

In recent years, a popular idea has gained momentum in professional circles: to grow, one must change every three years—whether it’s the company, the role, or even the industry. This notion has been repeated from academic stages to corporate seminars, with consultants and coaches offering carefully designed strategies for navigating such “transitions.” The message is clear: if you stay too long in one place, you risk stagnation.

GEO 5/2015, as subsequently amended by Law no. 127/2024, implements Directive 2012/19/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of July 4, 2012, on waste of electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) into national law. The ordinance aims to strengthen legislation for the protection of the environment and public health by targeting the management of WEEE and making economic operators involved in the EEE commercial chain accountable.

In a legal and economic context marked by the intensification of transparency measures and anti-money laundering prevention, the identification and declaration of ultimate beneficial owners has become a central obligation for numerous legal entities. Law No. 129/2019, in its updated form, clearly regulates who is considered an ultimate beneficial owner, what the reporting obligations are, the deadlines to be observed, and the sanctions applicable in case of non-compliance.

Many European companies choose to expand their operations in Romania, either by establishing subsidiaries or by setting up new local legal entities. In this context, the question often arises regarding the possibility of appointing a European citizen who is not a Romanian tax resident as an executive director of a Romanian company.