Translation from Romanian

Football Association of Moldova

LABOR CONTRACT
OF THE FOOTBALL PLAYER

Club Registration Number /Date: ____________________

FAM Registration Number, date: ____________________
Approved by FAM: _____________________
1. THE PARTIES
This contract was signed in three original copies
locality________________________, between:

on ___________________, in

THE EMPLOYER __________________________________________, registered

office at: ________________________________________________, represented by
_____________________________________________, as ______________________,
hereinafter referred to as CLUB, and
THE EMPLOYEE ____________________________________________ nationality:
___________________________, residing in ______________________________
identified by the Identity Card series ____________ No.____________________
hereinafter referred to as PLAYER
2. TERM OF THE CONTRACT
The parties have agreed that this contract shall be valid within the period
_______________________- until ______________________.
Parties may by mutual agreement extend this contract or decide to terminate it before its
term. Any unilateral termination of this contract may occur only according to
FIFA/UEFA/FAM regulations.
This contract has been agreed/negotiated by the following persons:
________________________________________________________________________
(name, surname and position of the person: parent/legal tutor of the minor, legal representative of the player,
intermediary in football, interpreter)

3. OBJECT OF THE CONTRACT

3.1 This contract regulates the employment conditions for a professional (non-amateur)
football player by a football club affiliated to FAM and provides regulations on the rights
and duties of the parties within their football activity. Any appendix or additional act to
this Contract shall be valid only if signed by the parties, registered with FAM and refers
to this Contract.
3.2 This contract is/ is not accompanied by an annex (consisting of __________pages).

3.3 The Club shall be responsible for the registration of this Contract and of the annexes
or additional agreement hereto. If the club fails to register the annex to this contract or
any additional agreement hereto, such registration may be performed by a player to FAM
within 7 days from the date of signing any such annex or from the date he learned that it
has not been registered at FAM.
3.4 However, if during the term of the Contract the Parties will sign an annex or an
additional agreement to this Contract, they will notify FAM and will mandatorily register
such an annex or additional agreement within 7 working days from the date of its signing.
3.5 If the annex or additional agreement to this Contract signed by the parties are not
registered with the FAM within the above - mentioned timeframe, it will be null and void
for FAM and for the parts and will not be considered in process of solving of any
eventual labor disputes between the player and the Club.
3.6 If the annex or additional agreement to this contract has not been registered to FAM
purposely or by the fault of the Club within the aforementioned timeframe, the player is
entitled to register this annex personally outside this timeframe, provided that the player
mandatorily presents evidence that prove the impossibility of registration of the annex or
additional agreement to the contract in the due timeframe.
3.7 In the event of any dispute referring to such an annex or additional agreement to the
Contract that has not been dully registered to FAM, the validity of such an annex or
additional agreement to the Contract shall be at the discretion of the competent body of
FAM.
4. PLACE OF WORK/ACTIVITY
The player shall carry out his activity at the registered address of the Club or at other sites
indicated for training and competitions, approved by the Club administration.
5. TYPE OF WORK / ACTIVITY
5.1. Occupation/Job: PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALLER, according to the Classification
of Statutes and FIFA / UEFA / FAM Regulations, as well as according to the
Classification of occupations in the Republic of Moldova.
5.2. The correlative rights and obligations risen out of this Contract are governed by the
current labor legislation and the Statutes, Codes, including the Code of Ethics of FAM
and FIFA / UEFA / FAM Regulations.
6. WORKING CONDITIONS
The work done is carried out under normal working conditions and facilities. All
necessary materials, appliances and equipment are provided by the Club, as stated in this
Contract as well as according to FAM Regulations.
7. WORK HOURS
7.1. Working hours comprise a full time working day of 8 hours per day or another
schedule, according to the Labor Code of the Republic of Moldova, maximum 40 hours
per week. Distribution of the working hours shall be as follows:
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7.2. The working schedule may be modified under the conditions instituted by the
applicable Internal Regulations / Collective and Individual Labor Agreement.

8. LEAVE (HOLIDAY)
The player shall be entitled to an annual paid holiday leave (vacation) for minimum 28
days during off-season period within championship schedule of FAM. The leave may be
divided into two periods, of which one must be of minimum 14 consecutive days. By
additional agreement the parties may determine another period for annual holiday leave.
9. SALARY
9.1. The gross basic salary is ________________________lei MDL.
Means of payment a players salary is accomplish: cash/ transfer on bankcard.
9.2. Other salary rights of the player are as follows:
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
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9.3. If during the execution of this Contract the Club suffers a financial impact due to severe
changes of its incomes, including promotion or degradation, the parties are entitled to modify by
mutual agreement the financial and material terms and conditions of this Contract. Regardless of
any changes operated to this Contract, the wage shall not be lower than the minimum salary
provided in the Republic of Moldova by the legislation. In case of any disputes or disagreements
on this subject the parties are entitled to address to the judicial bodies of FAM for an adequate
solution.
9.4. The salary shall be paid by the date of _______________________ of each month, but not
later than the last day / date of the current month for which Player has already rendered the work.

9.5.
Provisions
related
to
the
accomplishment
of
the
objective:
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
10. SAFETY AND HEALTH AT WORK
The CLUB undertakes to provide optimal conditions in order to carry out the activity and
to permanently ensure the players with the following:
a) equipment for training, games and representation, as well as sports equipment
according to the Internal Rules of the Club and FAM Regulations;
b) ergonomic arrangement of the sites where the PLAYER shall carry out the
activities, according to the Rules and Regulations of FAM;
c) appropriate arrangement of utilities: locker rooms, bathrooms, toilets,
recovery/rehabilitation spaces, rest and relaxation rooms, dining rooms etc.;
d) necessary hygienic and sanitary materials to maintain clean and hygienic the
places of trainings, official and friendly games;
e) nutrition specific for sports performance within the periods of trainings, with a
view to support the psycho-motor efforts specific for football;
f) any measures to ensure that the sporting facilities where the trainings and games
take place are fully secured.
11. GENERAL RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF THE PARTIES
11.1. The rights of the Club are provided by the Statute and the Codes of FAM,
FAM Code of Ethics and FAM, FIFA and UEFA Regulations, including the Labor
Code of the Republic of Moldova.

11.2. The CLUB shall have the following duties:

a) To pay to the PLAYER the salary, the bonuses, effort allowances and other financial
entitlements according to the Internal Rules, in the amount provided in the Contract, as
specified in Art. 9 hereto and in the Annex or supplementary agreement to this Contract,
if any, provided that Section 3 of this Contract has been respected by both Parties;
b) To calculate, to withhold and to remit all contributions due by the employee and the
employer to the social security and health state budgets, unemployment and other taxes,
fees and contributions according to the laws of the Republic of Moldova;
c) To conclude on behalf of the player a health insurance contract with the national health
insurance company and to pay for the term of such a contract, all the premiums due under
the contract against any accidents of the player;
d) To reimburse the PLAYER in accordance with the justificatory documents, the
amounts paid by the latter to cover obligations that are the responsibility of the CLUB;
e) To compulsorily conclude an insurance on behalf of the PLAYER referring to the risks
caused by disease or injury during trainings or competitions and to withhold directly
from the contractual rights of the PLAYER the amounts constituting insurance premiums
and to remit it the term to the beneficiary;
f) In case of an accident of the PLAYER during trainings or competitions, the CLUB
undertakes to pay to the latter all contractual rights;
g) To provide the PLAYER with the opportunity to continue the studies within
compulsory secondary or vocational education so that upon retirement from football the
latter is able to work in a different area;
h) To ensure the protection of PLAYERs rights to free expression and nondiscrimination;
i) To schedule and to send the PLAYER, at least twice a year, to a sporting medical
control with a view to get a medical visa for the participation in competitions;
j) To schedule the PLAYER for a semi-annual control at a health facility with medical
and sport profile for a cardiovascular checkup;
k) To ensure to the PLAYER by providing professional medical staff adequate healthcare
during trainings and official or friendly competitions, as well as the first aid and
specialized recovery treatment in case of injury;
l) To provide the PLAYER with sports materials, training conditions and facilities,
participation in competitions and restore / recovery conditions according to national
standards set out in national licensing manual, in FAM Regulations or according to
commonly accepted practice;
m)To comply with the Statutes, Regulations and Decisions of FIFA / UEFA / FAM.
n) To provide to the PLAYER free periodical medical and dentist consultations, as well
as dental medical treatment performed by qualified medical staff during football activity;
o) To keep books and records of the injuries (including those incurred during the matches
of the national team) with a due respect for the confidentiality of such data;
p) To pay the PLAYER any awards or other financial benefits (bonuses, experience reward,
international appearances) or other material benefits such as car, hotel, etc. in case they have
been expressly provided in the contract or in the annex constituting a part of this Contract.
q) To reimburse the Player any expenses incurred by the latter that were actually the duty of the
Employer Club;

r) To repair the material and moral damages to the employee in accordance with Chapter
II - Title XI of the Labor Code of the Republic of Moldova;
s) Not to participate in fixed betting (bets arranged) and / or in any manipulations of the
results of a football match by the agency of players or through other persons who knew
about the existence of an agreement referring to the match fixing with a view to get
goods, services, privileges or benefits in whatever form, to which the latter was not
entitled, for himself or for another person;

t) To immediately notify the FAM and state law enforcement agencies on cases
threatening the integrity of the games, on any attempt to manipulate the result of a match
and fixed bets (bets arranged), including any committing of such illegal activities in
football.
11.3. The rights of the player are those provided by the Statute and the Codes of
FAM, FAM Code of Ethics and FAM, FIFA and UEFA Regulations, including the
Labour Code of the Republic of Moldova.
11.4 The PLAYER shall have the following duties:
a) To play in all matches for which he has been selected, at the maximum capacity of its
possibilities, at the highest level of training and skills;
b) To participate at trainings and educational process in accordance with the requirements
of the technical staff of the team and of the supervisor, the main coach etc.;
c) To maintain a healthy lifestyle and a high standard of his physical condition;
d) To comply to and act in accordance with the instructions given by the CLUB officials;
e) To participate in all sports and business events organized by the CLUB or the partners

thereof;
f) To comply with the rules set out by the CLUB, including the Internal Rules which
have to be noticed to the PLAYER before signing the Contract;
g) To prove sporting behavior towards people involved in games, trainings, to
acknowledge and comply with the Laws of the Game and to accept the decisions taken by
the game referees;
h) To refrain from participating in other football activities or other potentially hazardous
activities that have not been approved in advance, including by the CLUB and which are
not covered by the insurance concluded by the CLUB on behalf of the PLAYER;
i) To take care of the equipment, premises and sports facilities which are provided by the
CLUB for use and, where appropriate, to hand them over to the CLUB upon termination
of the Contract. The PLAYER undertakes to use the equipment, materials, facilities and
all the specific areas where trainings that takes place exclusively for the purpose for
which they are intended and to comply with all operating instructions, written or oral,
given by the officials;
j) To notify the CLUB within reasonable time on any case of illness or accident (unless it
is a medical emergency) and to submit medical certificate of physical disability;
The PLAYER also has right of a second opinion by an independent medical specialist if he
contest the opinion of the Clubs specialist. If there are still differing opinions, the Player and the
Club agree to accepting an independent third opinion, which will be binding;
k) To regularly undergo medical examinations and treatment according to the instructions

given by the doctor of the CLUB;

l) To comply with the conditions of anti-discrimination policy as these are established by
the association or by the trade union of players or clubs;
m) Not to discredit or prejudice the CLUB or the game of football by his behavior or
statements;
n) To repair material damage caused to the employer in accordance with Chapter III
Title XI of the Labor Code of the RM;
o) Not to participate in fixed betting (bets arranged) and / or in any manipulations of the
results of a football match by the agency of players or through other persons who knew
about the existence of an agreement referring to the fixing of such a match with a view to
get assets, services, privileges or benefits in whatever form, to which the latter was not
entitled, for himself or for another person;

p) To immediately notify the club and FAM on cases threatening the integrity of the

games, on any attempt to manipulate the result of a match and fixed bets (bets arranged),
including any committing of such illegal activities in football;
q) The PLAYER shall mandatorily comply with the Statutes, Regulations, Codes and
Decisions of FIFA, UEFA, FAM;
r) The PLAYER agrees to pay taxes and contributions to the state budget, social security
funds, on any financial contractual rights of the PLAYERS that have to be paid in
accordance with the law;
s) The Player may terminate (cancel) unilaterally the contract with the football club if the
club was relegated to an immediately lower division, withdrew from the championship
during its deployment or failed to participate in football competitions organized by FAM;
t) To comply with the conditions, FAM and CLUB policy against discrimination;

12. IMAGE RIGHTS

The CLUB and the PLAYER agree that PLAYER is entitled to exploit these rights
individually - provided that doing so the latter does not prejudice the interests of the
CLUB or of its sponsors / partners and CLUB shall exploit the image rights of the
PLAYER.
12.1. The CLUB holds exclusive rights over the group, static and moving image,
including over the PLAYER, dressed in the gaming equipment, during trainings and
representations when they participate in competitions on behalf of the CLUB.
12.2. The PLAYER holds the right to its image, television and advertising during the
events at which he may participate, with the CLUB approval, individually, without being
involved in events or competitions organized / or with the participation of the CLUB and
without wearing the CLUB logo and sports or representative equipment.
13. TRANSFER OF THE PLAYER
Any short time or permanent transfer of the PLAYER to another club shall be
accomplished according to applicable FIFA/UEFA/FAM Regulations and the
Employment Contract shall be suspended or terminated, depending on the situation.
14. DISCIPLINE
a) The CLUB shall provide in its Internal Regulations the internal disciplinary rules,
corresponding sanctions, the amount of prejudice payable for any breach of
contractual duties, as well as applicable procedures which the PLAYER has to
comply with. The CLUB shall provide the PLAYER with the Internal Regulations
and to explain to the latter the rules thereof.
b) The CLUB shall compulsorily keep records of players who were informed upon
signature with the Internal Regulations of the Club.
c) The CLUB sets out these rules and procedures as well as the sanctions and prejudice
by agreement with the employee, following the practice and customary standards,
according to competition levels and/or, where appropriate, with FIFA/UEFA/FAM
Regulations.
d) The club and the player can agree on the amount of prejudice caused to one of the
parties for every violation of the provisions of this contract and the disciplinary
infringement separately or under the Internal Regulations.
e) If the PLAYER violates any of its duties under this Contract, the CLUB may apply
sanctions depending on the seriousness of the misconduct, according to the Internal
Regulations of the CLUB, national legislation and FAM Regulations.
f) The PLAYER is entitled to appeal the sanction as well as to be accompanied or
represented by a lawyer or by a representative of the Trade Union of Players.

15. ANTI-DOPING, ANTI RASISIM AND DISCRIMINATION

a) The CLUB and the PLAYER agree to comply with all Anti-doping rules set out by
sporting bodies;
b) Doping is the use of substances provided on the list of prohibited substances, as well
as the use of prohibited methods provided on the doping list;
c) Doping is prohibited. Anyone who uses illegal substances or encourages doping
under any form shall be referred to the competent Committee of FAM or
corresponding international organizations, as the case may be;
d) The CLUB shall reserve the right to take any actions against the PLAYER found
guilty of using doping practices; any doping case shall be treated individually;
e) The CLUB and the PLAYER are commitment to act against racism, violence and other acts
of discrimination in football according to the norms provided by the FAM, FIFA and UEFA.

16. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

16.1. Any disputes referring to improper performance or non-performance of the duties
assumed by the parties under this Contract shall be settled amicably.
If within 7 days from the moment of non-performance or improper performance of the
duties under this Contract the parties failed to settle the dispute amicably or have not
taken any steps to settle it, the Party claiming the infringement of the right shall address
the judicial bodies of FAM or Court of Arbitration for Sport and Mediation in Football
from Republic of Moldova (CASMFRM) with no need to submit a preliminary notice,
summons or grace.
16.2. If the parties decided to use sports jurisdiction, the dispute shall be examined by the
judiciary bodies of FAM: Committee for Competitions, Disciplinary Committee, Appeal
Committee, and Ethics Committee. The Parties shall be entitled to appeal the decision of
these bodies to the Court of Arbitration for Sport and Mediation in Football from
Republic of Moldova (CASMFRM).
16.3. Referring to the employment contracts concluded between the clubs and the players
labor legislation shall be applicable along with the exemptions imposed by the football
forums regulations.
17. APPLICABLE RULES
17.1. Football Regulations applicable to this contract are the Statutes, Regulations, Codes
of FAM including FAM Code of Ethics and the Decisions of FIFA, UEFA, FAM.
17.2. The CLUB and the PLAYER shall comply with applicable Statutes, Regulations,
Codes and Decisions of FIFA, UEFA, FAMwhich are an integral part of this Contract and
which the parties, upon their signature, accept as binding.
17.3. The CLUB and the PLAYER are notified each time the above mentioned football
rules are modified.
17.4. This contract shall be governed also by applicable labor laws of the Republic of
Moldova.
18. COLLECTIVE LABOUR AGREEMENTS
The CLUB and the PLAYER undertake to comply with the conditions set out by
applicable Collective Labour Agreement, if any, existing according to the current
legislation.
19. FINAL PROVISIONS
19.1. In case of any dispute on the applicable law, the law of the Republic of Moldova
shall prevail;

19.2. If this Contract is signed also and in a language other than the official language of
the Republic of Moldova, the text in the official language of the Republic of Moldova
shall prevail;
19.3. The provisions of this Contract are confidential, except for the date of signature and
the term of the Contract;
19.4. Invalidity of one or several provisions does not invalidate the rest of the provisions
of the Contract;
19.5. Any annexes to the Contract or any additional agreement, as defined therein, are a
constituent part of this Contract;
19.6. Any amendments, additions or deletions operated to this Contract shall be valid
only if made in writing and signed by both parties;
19.7. This Contract was signed in 3 copies to be registered by the CLUB to FAM of
which one copy shall be kept by the FAM. The other two copies are distributed to the
PLAYER and to the CLUB.
19.8 Any interpretation of contractual provisions is the competence of the judicial bodies of
FAM.

CLUB Representative

PLAYER

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(name and surname)

(name and surname)

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(signature)

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(signature)

PARENT (TUTOR, INTERMEIARY IN FOOTBALL)

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(name and surname)

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(Signature)

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(name and surname)

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(Signature)