Whistleblower law in Romania #
Romania transposed EU Directive 2019/1937 through Legea nr. 361/2022 on the protection of whistleblowers in the public interest, which entered into force on December 22, 2022. Romania has among the lowest penalties in the EU.
Law #
Legea nr. 361/2022 on the protection of whistleblowers in the public interest — entered into force December 22, 2022.
Who must comply #
Employers with 50+ employees. Source: Stratulat Albulescu
Penalties #
- Not establishing reporting channels: fines of RON 3,000–30,000 (~€600–€6,000). Source: CMS
- Failing to maintain confidentiality: fines of RON 4,000–40,000 (~€800–€8,000). Source: CMS
- Retaliation against whistleblowers: fines up to ~€8,000. Source: Mondaq
- Knowingly false reporting: fines of ~€500–€6,000. Source: Lexology