LLMD

Labour Law (MD)

Labour Law of the Republic of Moldova


In force since 2016-09-09, valid until before 2022-08-26

Art.

116

Scheduling of annual leave

(1) The scheduling of the annual rest leave for the following year is made by the employer, in agreement with the employees' representatives, at least 2 weeks before the end of each calendar year.


(2) When scheduling the annual rest holidays, the desire of the employees is taken into account, as well as the need to ensure the good functioning of the unit.


(3) Employees whose spouses are on maternity leave shall be granted, on the basis of a written request, annual leave at the same time as the leave of the spouses.


(4) Employees up to 18 years of age, parents who have 2 or more children up to 16 years of age or a child with disabilities and single parents who have a child up to 16 years of age annual leave they are granted during the summer or, on a written request, at any other time of the year.


(5) The scheduling of annual rest leave is mandatory for both the employer and the employee. The employee must be notified, in writing, about the date of the start of the leave at least 2 weeks before.

In force since 2022-08-26

Art.

116

Scheduling of annual leave

(1) The scheduling of the annual rest leave for the following year is made by the employer, in agreement with the employees' representatives, at least 2 weeks before the end of each calendar year.


(2) When scheduling the annual rest holidays, the desire of the employees is taken into account, as well as the need to ensure the good functioning of the unit.


(2.1) The period and duration of scheduled annual leave may be modified at the request of the employee, with the agreement of the employer, taking into account the functioning of the enterprise and its needs.


(3) Employees whose spouses are on maternity leave shall be granted, on the basis of a written request, annual leave at the same time as the leave of the spouses.


(4) Employees up to 18 years of age, parents who have 2 or more children up to 16 years of age or a child with disabilities and single parents who have a child up to 16 years of age annual leave they are granted during the summer or, on a written request, at any other time of the year.


(5) The holiday schedule is binding for both the employer and the employee. The employee must be notified in writing of the starting time of the leave.


(6) The annual leave schedule approved in accordance with the conditions stipulated in paragraphs (1) and (2) shall be communicated to employees against signature or by other means allowing for acknowledgment of receipt/notification within 10 working days of approval.