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Work conditions in Moldova

The Active Population in Figures

201820192020
Labour Force 880,485929,853872,610

Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database

 
201720182019
Total activity rate 46.92%43.72%47.17%
Men activity rate 49.25%46.16%49.62%
Women activity rate 44.70%41.39%44.83%

Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database

 

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Working Conditions

Legal Weekly Duration
8 hours per day, 40 hours per week.
Retirement Age
57 years for women and 62 years for men
Working Contracts
Temporary employment contract and open-ended contract. Informal employment represents a big part of the work force.
Labour Laws
Consult Doing Business Website, to obtain a summary of the labor regulations that apply to local entreprises.

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Cost of Labour

Minimum Wage
MDL 1,100 per month (source: ILO, 2010).
Average Wage
The average monthly gross earnings in Moldava is MDL 3,000 (USD 257).
Social Contributions
Social Security Contributions Paid By Employers: Employers have to contribute 25% of the gross salary of their employee.
Social Security Contributions Paid By Employees: Employees have to contribute 4% of their gross salary.

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Social Partners

Employer Associations
AIA - Industrial Association of Angola
AEA - Entrepreneurs' Association of Angola
Labour Unions
Confederation of the Trade Unions Association of the Republic of Moldova (page 6 of PDF file)
Labour Regulation Bodies
The Ministry of Social Protection, Family and Child

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