Agency Work in Romania

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Agency work in Romania at a glance

Agency work in Romania generally involves a three-party arrangement: a worker is engaged by an agency and assigned to carry out work for a user undertaking, while the agency remains the formal employer. The user directs the day-to-day work, but the employment relationship sits with the agency.

This model is used where organisations need flexibility or additional capacity. Because three parties are involved, the responsibilities of each — agency, user and worker — are an important part of how the arrangement is framed.

Key general points

• Agency work typically involves a worker, an agency and a user undertaking.
• The agency is generally the formal employer of the assigned worker.
• The user directs the day-to-day tasks during the assignment.
• Responsibilities are usually split between the agency and the user.
• Assignment terms describe the role, location and duration.
• Working conditions and treatment of agency workers are a recognised topic.
• Agencies operating in this field are subject to applicable requirements.

What this means for user undertakings

• Be clear on which responsibilities sit with you and which with the agency.
• Provide a clear assignment brief covering role, location and duration.
• Ensure on-site induction and safety arrangements for assigned workers.
• Coordinate closely with the agency on day-to-day matters.
• Confirm the current requirements that apply to agency arrangements.

What this means for workers

• Understand that the agency is generally your formal employer.
• Check the assignment terms covering role, location and duration.
• Know who to contact for employment matters versus day-to-day issues.
• Keep copies of your assignment documents.
• Ask about working conditions before an assignment begins.

Confirm the specifics with the authority

The detailed rules on agency work in Romania — including the responsibilities of agencies and user undertakings and the conditions that apply — can vary by situation and may change over time. Confirm the current position with Inspecția Muncii and seek qualified advice before relying on any specific point. This page is general information, not legal advice. HRHelperG is not a recruitment agency; it can help connect employers with suitable recruitment partners.

Common misunderstandings

• Assuming the user undertaking is the formal employer of an agency worker.
• Overlooking that responsibilities are split between agency and user.
• Treating assignment terms as interchangeable with a direct contract.
• Forgetting on-site induction and safety duties toward assigned workers.
• Believing the same rules apply identically to every type of engagement.