Challenging a dismissal decision in Romania
An unfairly dismissed employee may challenge the decision before the tribunal within 30 days. The case is fee-exempt and judged urgently.
26.02.2026 Updated: 25.10.2026
Challenging dismissal in Romania
An employee in Romania has 30 calendar days from receiving the dismissal decision to file a challenge with the tribunal of their domicile. The procedure is exempt from court fees and the burden of proof rests on the employer (art. 272 Labour Code). The first hearing must be scheduled within 15 days of registration.
The employee may seek annulment of the decision, reinstatement in the previous role and back-pay covering all lost wages from dismissal to actual reinstatement. The tribunal's decision can be appealed to the Court of Appeal within 10 days; the appeal ruling is final.
General information only; this does not constitute legal advice. Data sourced from portal.just.ro.
Frequently Asked Questions
The tribunal will reject the case as out of time. The deadline is strict and cannot be extended.
No. Labour disputes are exempt from court fees regardless of the amount claimed.
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