Bulgaria Employment Guide

Bulgaria Employment Guide

Bulgaria, located in Southeast Europe on the Balkan Peninsula, has a population of approximately 7 million. Its economy is driven by services, industry, and agriculture, with technology and outsourcing sectors growing rapidly. Employment in Bulgaria is regulated by the Labor Code, which covers employment contracts, working hours, minimum wage, leave entitlements, termination procedures, and social security contributions. Employers must ensure compliance with labor law requirements, provide written contracts, and register employees with social security and health insurance systems.

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Currency

Bulgarian Lev (BGN)

Capital

Sofia

Official language

Bulgarian

Salary Cycle

Monthly

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Understanding Paid Time Off (PTO) in Bulgaria

Both full-time and part-time employees in Bulgaria are entitled to 20 days of paid time off (PTO) annually. This PTO accrues on a monthly basis at a rate of 1.67 days per month.

For part-time employees working fewer than 4 hours per day, PTO is calculated proportionally based on actual hours worked. This ensures fairness and compliance with local labor standards.

Public Holidays in Bulgaria

Bulgaria observes 13 public holidays each year, providing employees with additional paid leave. These holidays include:

  1. New Year's Day
  2. Liberation Day of Bulgaria
  3. Good Friday
  4. Labour Day
  5. Orthodox Easter
  6. Orthodox Easter Monday
  7. Đurđevdan
  8. Day of the Slavic Alphabet, Bulgarian Enlightenment, and Culture
  9. Unification Day
  10. Independence Day
  11. Orthodox Christmas Eve
  12. Orthodox Christmas Day
  13. Second Day of Christmas

For companies like SailGlobal, managing these entitlements accurately is crucial for maintaining employee satisfaction and legal compliance in international operations.

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