Understanding the local DE&I landscape is crucial for organizations pursuing EDGE Certification in Romania. By gaining insights into the key factors influencing DE&I in the country, your organization can better prepare and leverage EDGE (gender-binary) and EDGEplus (gender and intersectionality) Certification to foster impactful and sustainable change.
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- Labour Market Indicators
- DE&I Focus Areas on a Country Level
- Applicable EU Directives
- Personal Data Protection in Romania
- Achieve Meaningful DE&I Impact with EDGE Certification
Labour Market Indicators
DE&I Focus Areas on a Country Level
| DE&I Focus Areas | Status in Romania |
| Paid Parental Leave | Maternity Leave: 18 weeks paid at 85% of the average monthly income earned by the mother during the last 6 months prior to maternity leave Paternity Leave: 2 weeks paid at 100% |
| Law on Pay Equity | Yes ✅ |
| Pay Gap Reporting Legal Requirement | No ❌ |
| Gender Quotas on Company Boards | No ❌ |
| Non-Binary Gender Identity Legal Recognition | No ❌ |
| Sexual Harassment Protection in Employment | Yes ✅ |
| Disability Non-Discrimination in Employment | Yes ✅ |
| LGBTQ+ Non-Discrimination in Employment | Sexual orientation only |
| Race/Ethnicity Non-Discrimination in Employment | Yes ✅ |
| Nationality Non-Discrimination in Employment | Yes ✅ |
| Age Non-Discrimination in Employment | Yes ✅ |
| Same-Sex Marriage | No ❌ |
This data is taken from EquiNations, our research which captures the DE&I legislative contexts across the 20 countries with the highest number of currently EDGE Certified organizations.
Applicable EU Directives
| DE&I-Related Directive | Applicability in Romania |
| Pay Transparency Directive | EU member states must incorporate the EU Pay Transparency Directive into their national laws by June 7, 2026. Based on public information, the draft bill for the transposition of the EU Pay Transparency Directive is under review by the relevant ministries. |
| Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) | Romania has completed the transposition of the EU CSRD. |
| Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) | EU member states have to transpose the CSDDD into national law and communicate the relevant texts to the Commission by 26 July 2026. |
Personal data protection in Romania
The Law No. 190/2018 supplements the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to the national context in Romania, ensuring robust protections for personal data. EDGE adheres to GDPR principles, securely handling only anonymized and aggregated data on Swiss servers, ensuring compliance with Romanian data protection laws for EDGE-certifying organizations.
Achieve Meaningful DE&I Impact with EDGE Certification
EDGE Certification is audited by independent third-party certification bodies, it supports the integrity and credibility of data and information, and gives organizations a powerful way to communicate DE&I commitment and performance.
Effective DE&I management demands a sustained, strategic focus to ensure it remains a business-critical priority. EDGE Certification, supported by EDGE Empower®, provides organizations with the tools to embed this focus, offering:
- A structured analytical framework to evaluate current DE&I performance and benchmark against peers to establish realistic, impactful goals.
- Time-bound cycles over two years to set measurable objectives and monitor progress effectively.
- Independent verification that ensures transparency and accountability throughout the process.
- EDGEplus for an intersectional perspective that considers how gender interacts with other diversity dimensions such as race/ethnicity, gender identity, disability, nationality, age, and LGBTQ+.
- A data-driven methodology grounded in leadership expertise and practical applications, enabling a comprehensive and actionable DE&I strategy.
- Guidance on regulatory compliance, including EU CSRD and EU Pay Transparency Directive requirements.
This holistic approach empowers organizations to build, sustain, and advance meaningful DE&I progress.
EDGE Empower® is a comprehensive DE&I software-based solution, empowering organizations to apply the same discipline and rigor to DE&I as to any other critical business objective. EDGE Empower® offers a holistic approach to facilitate DE&I compliance obligations in Romania and the EU, including:
Interested in how EDGE Certification can help you achieve your DE&I objectives and comply with regulatory requirements in Romania? Reach out to us or take the first step in your EDGE Certification® journey with EDGE Empower®.
Disclaimer: Please note that this does not constitute legal advice.
Updated January 2024
