Alcoholics And Drug Abusers Get Second Chance On Labor Market
The Alliance Fighting Alcoholism and Drug Abuse has launched a multi-regional project aimed at integrating vulnerable categories of people.
According to the World Health Organization, there are approximately two million alcoholics in Romania and other seven people per alcoholic suffer the consequences of alcohol abuse.
Given the alarming figures, four kindergarteners and one foreign language center will create 34 jobs for former alcoholics and drug abusers having a hard time getting a job, as well as for ethnic Roma people and women who are victims of domestic violence.(Evenimentul Zilei)
Over 90% Of Health Cards Distributed To Insured People
Over 90% of health cards got into the hands of insured people, said Vasile Ciurchea, head of Romania’s National Health Insurance House.
He added the use of health cards may become mandatory starting February 2015. (Adevarul)
Microenterprises In Romania To Enjoy Simplified European Financial Reporting System
Microenterprises in Romania will benefit from the simplified European Financial Reporting System, according to an ordinance adopted by the government.
“The new provisions regarding the simplified European Financial Reporting System replace the simplified accounting system which became optional as of 2011,” the Finance Ministry said in a statement.
The ordinance reduces auditing obligations, which will further lower both microenterprises’ costs and administrative costs. (Evenimentul Zilei)
Hotel Owners Pledge To Reduce Tariffs By An Average 10% As Of 2015
Hotel owners in Romania pledged to lower tariffs by an average 10% starting 2015 and expect an increase in the number of tourists.
The decision comes in the context in which the Government agreed with the International Monetary Fund and the European Commission on the lowering of the value added tax from 24% to 9%.
Currently, there are over 20 all-inclusive hotels in Romania, of which more than half on the seaside. (Puterea)
Government Freezes Public Sector Wages Except For Slight Raises In Education, Healthcare
Public sector wages will be frozen in 2015 at this year’s level, except for teaching staff, whose wages will be raised by up to 10% in two steps, and healthcare staff under certain conditions.
An emergency government decree, obtained by MEDIAFAX, sets the reference value in the Salary Law, which is used to calculate wages in the public sector, will be frozen at RON600 next year.
Of public sector employees, teaching staff in the public education system accounts for 28%. Teachers’ wages will be raised in two stages in 2015, by up to 5% as of March and by up to another 5% as of September.
Besides freezing wages in the public sector, the government will also maintain a ban on the granting of meal vouchers and vacation bonuses. Public sector employees will also not be paid for overtime next year, as the Government will continue to allow that overtime be compensated by vacation days only. (Adevarul)