Can an employee's start date fall on a weekend or public holiday in Bulgaria?

In Bulgaria, an employee cannot start on a weekend or public holiday.

Is there a statutory probationary period in Bulgaria and can it be extended or removed? Can the probationary period differ for various job titles or employment agreement types?

In Bulgaria, parties may agree to a probationary period of up to 6 months. The Bulgarian employment agreement template includes a 6-month probationary period. However, for fixed-term employment agreements that are shorter than 1 year, a trial period of up to 1 month may be included. The probationary period can vary based on the type of employment agreement but is generally standardized within these limits.

Are employment agreements mandated to be registered with a regulatory authority in Bulgaria? If yes, what is the process for registration?

Employment agreements in Bulgaria must be registered with the national revenue agency. This registration should occur no later than 3 days after signing the employment agreement and must be completed before the supported employee's first day of work.

What is Pebl's onboarding timeline in Bulgaria?

Velocity Global Bulgaria's onboarding timeline in Bulgaria depends on the responsiveness of both the customer and the supported employee. The supported employee needs to provide several documents before their start date. On average, the onboarding process takes approximately 5 working days.

Can Pebl accept or support customers that have a local entity in Bulgaria?

Yes, Velocity Global Bulgaria can support customers with a local entity in Bulgaria, but only under the license and taking into account the license restrictions. A service agreement is required if the customer has a local entity.