This page describes EU Directive 2023/970 and the Romanian transposition bill (Bill L445/2026, currently under urgent procedure in the Senate). The transposition law has not yet been adopted in Romania — according to the Ministry of Labour, until adoption "the obligations it establishes do not yet produce effects on employers." Information about deadlines and sanctions may change before the final adopted version. Last updated: August 24, 2026.
Art. 5
Legal Guide
Compliant Recruitment
Applies to all employers, regardless of size — not just those above a headcount threshold.
What Art. 5 requires
- Candidates have the right to know the starting pay or its range before the interview — from the job posting, or, if it isn't there, on request, before the interview.
- Job postings and job titles must be gender-neutral.
- Employers are not allowed to ask candidates about their pay history with previous employers.