Since the new Labor Code entered force on May 1, authorities have carried out 19,047 controls, finding 3,912 people working illegally and giving 1,733 fines for illegal labor, worth a total RON23,295,000.
Between May 1 and July 3, 2011, the Labor Inspection registered 587,609 new work contracts, including 338,581 for unlimited periods. Most new contracts were registered for the fields of: processing industry (114,472), retail and wholesale (111,893), construction (101,901), real estate (46,970), hotels and restaurants (44,665).
The Labor Ministry warned that controls would continue throughout the country.