Employment contract — labor agreement. It must be in writing and signed no later than the start date.
There are only three mandatory details
According to § 34 of the Labor Code, the contract must include:
- type of work;
- place of work;
- start date.
Everything else — salary, working hours, bonuses — are not mandatory details. This does not mean you should not agree on them: it means the contract remains valid without them, and you remain without an agreement.
What to check before signing
- Probationary period — from 06/01/2025, a maximum of 4 months, or 8 months for managers.
- Notice period — a minimum of 2 months, and it starts from the day it is delivered, not from the first day of the next month.
- Holders of temporary protection do not need a work permit, but the employer must submit an information card to the Labor Office no later than the start date.
These changes were made by the so-called "flexinovela," which is in effect from 06/01/2025.
