.

Name of Resource

Labour Code, Law 53

Type

Legislation

Country / jurisdiction

Romania

Enacting authority

Government of Romania

Entry into force / date of approval

Republished 18 May 2011, amended 2018

Description

Article 265 paragraph 2 of the Romanian Labour Code foresees imprisonment for three months to two years or a fine for accepting at work of a person who is staying illegally in Romania, knowing that she/he is a victim of human trafficking. If the labour can endanger victims’ physical integrity or health, the penalty is six months to three years imprisonment. The court may also apply one or more complementary penalties such as: temporary or permanent closure, total or partial loss of the right of the employer to benefits, aid, or public subventions, denial of the right to public procurement etc.

Availability

RON: http://legislatie.just.ro/Public/DetaliiDocumentAfis/216297