Staff Leasing — Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most common questions about temporary staffing, legal limits, employer obligations, and contract termination in Bulgaria.
Frequently asked questions about staff leasing
What ratio of the total staff can be hired for temporary job execution?
In accordance with the Labour Code changes introduced in 2012, the total number of workers and employees assigned through a temporary staffing agency in a user company cannot exceed 30% of the total number of staff.
In what cases cannot a temporary staff labor contract be used?
Workers cannot be assigned through temporary staffing for first and second category labor, in companies related to national security or country defense, or in companies where there is an ongoing strike.
Who is responsible for the duties to the worker?
Responsibility toward the assigned employee is shared between the temporary staffing agency and the user company with regard to the execution of the assigned task.
How can the labor relationship be terminated?
A labor relationship under temporary staffing may be terminated in the following situations:
Completion of the assignment
The labor relationship may end when the assigned task or job has been completed.
Return of the substituted employee
If the employee who was being replaced returns to work, the temporary assignment may be terminated.
Agency termination
If the temporary staffing agency is deregistered, the labor relationship may also be terminated.
End of agreement with the user company
If the agreement between the staffing agency and the user company is terminated, the labor relationship may end as well.
New direct labor contract
If the employee signs a labor contract with a company that is not a temporary staffing agency, the existing arrangement may be terminated.
Notice period under the Labour Code
The relationship may also be terminated through notice initiated by one of the parties in accordance with the Labour Code.
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