LLMD

Labour Law (MD)

Labour Law of the Republic of Moldova


In force since 2003-10-01, valid until before 2022-09-01

Art.

144

Priority payment of salary

(1) The payment of salaries is made by the employer as a priority over other payments, including in case of insolvency of the unit.


(2) The means for remunerating the work of the employees are guaranteed by the income and patrimony of the employer.


(3) Employers shall take measures to protect their employees against the risk of non-payment of the amounts due to them in connection with the execution of the individual employment contract or as a result of its termination.

In force since 2022-09-01

Art.

144

Priority payment of salary

(1) The payment of salaries is made by the employer as a priority over other payments, including in case of insolvency of the unit.


(2) The means for remunerating the work of the employees are guaranteed by the income and patrimony of the employer.


(3) Employers shall take measures to protect their employees against the risk of non-payment of the amounts due to them in connection with the execution of the individual employment contract or as a result of its termination.


(4) In case of the unit's insolvency, the compensation payments, guaranteed to the employees and calculated (recalculated) on the date of their payment, are paid in an amount not less than the amount of the minimum wage, established in accordance with the legislation in force.