How to make an addendum to an employment contract?

Short answer

1. 1Go to 4mycontracts.net and select the employment addendum type.
2. 2Fill in the base contract data and the requested changes.
3. 3The platform generates the addendum compliant with Labour Code.
4. 4Send the document for electronic signature to both parties.
5. 5Download the signed addendum and archive it digitally.

What the law says

• Labour Code art. 17 and 41 — amendments to individual employment contracts require a written addendum.
• Labour Code art. 41 para. 1 — the addendum must be concluded in written form.
• Labour Code art. 17 para. 5 — employer must notify employee at least 20 days in advance.
• eIDAS Regulation no. 910/2014 — qualified electronic signature has the same legal value as handwritten.
• GDPR art. 9 — personal data in the addendum must be processed respecting employee rights.

Practical examples

• Addendum to increase a developer's gross salary from RON 8,000 to RON 10,500.
• Addendum to change the workplace from office to permanent remote (telework) arrangement.
• Addendum to extend the probationary period by 30 days for a new employee.
• Addendum to change job title from 'Marketing Specialist' to 'Marketing Manager'.

Common mistakes

• The addendum is not signed by both parties before the changes take effect.
• Employer fails to notify the employee 20 days in advance as required by Labour Code art. 17 para. 5.
• Salary change is not aligned with the internal salary grid or collective labour agreement.
• The addendum does not specify the exact effective date of the changes, leading to disputes.

How 4mycontracts helps

• Pre-filled addendum template compliant with current Labour Code, updated automatically on legislative changes.
• Mandatory fields are validated before generation — effective date and job title cannot be omitted.
• Integrated electronic signature: both parties sign from any device, no printing required.
• Secure digital archive — all addenda are accessible and searchable at any time.
• Version history: view all contract changes on a single timeline.