An employer has the right to terminate an employee's contract under certain conditions set out in the Labor Code of the Republic of Bulgaria. An employer may terminate a contract without notice if the employee:
- Commits a serious or repeated breach of workplace discipline
- Commits a crime against the employer
- Acts against the employer's interests
Termination due to restructuring or redundancy
When restructuring or eliminating positions, an employer has the right to terminate employees' contracts. This, however, requires following certain rules:
- The employer must notify employees of a possible termination at least 30 days in advance.
- An employee under special protection (for example, during pregnancy or paternity leave) cannot be made redundant.
Termination by the employee
An employee also has the right to terminate the employment contract under certain circumstances:
- If the employer breaches the terms of the contract or the law
- If the employee is unable to perform their duties for health reasons, confirmed by a medical board
- If the employee has reached retirement age
Termination by mutual agreement
An employee and employer can terminate an employment contract at any time by mutual agreement. This is the most flexible way to end an employment contract, since it doesn't require a notice period and is subject to few restrictions.
Termination with notice
Terminating an employment contract usually requires a certain notice period. This period depends on several factors, including the employee's length of service and the type of contract:
- For employees with under 1 year of service, the notice period is 30 days.
- For employees with over 1 year of service, the notice period is 3 months.
Termination without notice
In some cases an employment contract can be terminated without notice. This usually applies when one of the parties breaches the terms of the contract or the law:
- If the employee commits a serious breach of workplace discipline or a crime against the employer, the contract can be terminated without notice.
- If the employer breaches the terms of the contract or the law, the employee has the right to terminate the contract without notice.
Terminating an employment contract is a complex process that requires a good understanding of the law and of employees' and employers' rights. We hope this article was useful and gave you the information you need on this important process. You can also find useful information about our website development service.
