- The publication of salary in job postings is proposed as a requirement for every employer, public and private, by the draft law amending Law No. 15/2019.
- The employment quota for special groups is proposed to be relaxed, from one person for the first 25 employees to one person for the first 125 employees.
- The fee when the quota is not met is proposed to be reduced from 100% to 50% of the minimum wage, currently 50,000 lek per month, per person.
- The draft law expands the posting of job openings and creates a digital system for employees' professional history.
The publication of the salary in every job vacancy announcement is expected to become mandatory in Albania. This is provided for in the draft law “On Certain Additions and Amendments to Law No. 15/2019 on the Promotion of Employment,” opened for public consultation on August 7, 2026 by the Ministry of Economy and Innovation.
The draft law is a package of changes that affects every employer, not just large companies. It requires a pay range in every job posting, relaxes the hiring quota for specific groups, and expands the disclosure of open positions.
The new obligations have not yet come into force. The consultation closes on September 4, 2026, and the text may change before approval by the Assembly, so any figures below should be read as proposals.
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Publication of pay, as proposed to work
Today no law requires an employer to disclose the salary in a job posting. The practice of a “competitive salary” without any figure is common in both the private and public sectors.
The draft law changes this approach. Every job vacancy notice will have to include the pay range for the position, for example from 70,000 to 90,000 gross monthly. The requirement is proposed for both the public and private sectors alike.
For the business, this means advance preparation. The published pay range must match the actual salaries on the payroll, because discrepancies between the notice and the declaration stand out during audits. On top of the gross salary, additional amounts are also added. employer contributions 16.71%, Therefore, the interval is calculated based on the full cost.
The employment quota for special groups is proposed to be significantly relaxed.
The rule in force comes from Article 20 of Law No. 15/2019. Every employer hires one person from the special teams for the first 25 employees, which includes persons with disabilities. For every 50 other employees, one additional person is added.
An employer who does not meet the quota pays a contribution to the Employment Social Fund. The contribution is 100% of the minimum monthly wage for each missing person.
According to the draft published for consultation, as reported by Monitor magazine on August 27, 2026, the quota is significantly reduced. The obligation shifts to a single individual for the first 125 employees, as a transitional regime until Albania's accession to the European Union. Additionally, the payment for the unmet quota is reduced from 100% to 50% of the minimum wage.
| Today, Law No. 15/2019 | According to the draft law |
|---|---|
| Quota. 1 person for the first 25 employees, plus 1 for every additional 50. | Quota. One person for the first 125 employees, as a transitional arrangement. |
| Fee when not met. 100% of the minimum monthly wage per person, 50,000 lekë | Fee when not met. 50% of the minimum wage per month per person, 25,000 lek |
| Job postings. No obligation to pay | Job postings. Mandatory pay range in every notice |
Calculated example: an employer with 130 employees.
Let's take an employer with 130 employees who does not hire anyone from special groups. Under the current rule, his quota is three people: one for the first 25 employees and one each for the group from employee 26 through 75 and from employee 76 through 125.
The monthly contribution is 3 × 50,000 lek, so 150,000 lek per month. Over a year, that amounts to 1,800,000 lek.
According to the draft law, the same employer would only have a quota of one person. If they do not meet it, they pay 50% of the minimum wage, i.e., 25,000 lekë per month or 300,000 lekë per year. The difference is 1,500,000 lekë per year in this example.
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Other obligations introduced by the draft law
The draft law expands the reporting of job openings and employment relationships. Employers will report more data on open positions and new hires. These are added to the documents that Inspection of work is requested today. for each employee.
A new digital system for employees' professional history is also planned. It will store each person's work experience in a documented and verifiable manner.
Finally, the draft law lays the groundwork for the European Employment Service (EURES) network. This is part of aligning with European Union rules, just like the transitional quota regime.
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What you need to do now as an employer
Nothing is yet binding, so there is no reason for hasty action. The public consultation is open until September 4, 2026, and any business can submit comments to the electronic register.
However, two preparations are worthwhile right now. First, review the pay structure for positions you frequently fill, because the range you publish must be defensible against the payroll audit. Second, if you have more than 25 employees, check where you stand today with the quota, because the current obligation remains in effect until the changes are approved.
The permanent rules of employment relations are not changed by this draft law. You can always find them updated on our website. Labor Code, which is updated whenever the legislation changes.
Every time there is a tax or financial change that affects your business, we notify you directly by email with a practical explanation.
Send me free notificationsFrequently asked questions
Is it mandatory to disclose the salary in job postings?
No, it's not today. The publication of salaries is provided for by a draft law that is still in public consultation until September 4, 2026, and it only becomes mandatory after approval by the Assembly and publication in the Official Gazette.
What is the current employment rate for special groups?
One person for the first 25 employees and one additional person for every 50 employees thereafter. This is stipulated in Article 20 of Law No. 15/2019 on the Promotion of Employment.
How much does an employer who doesn't meet the quota today pay?
100% of the minimum wage per month for each missing person, i.e., 50,000 lek, to the Social Employment Fund. The draft law proposes reducing this payment to 50%, i.e., 25,000 lek per month.
Who does the transitional regime of the new quota affect?
All employers, because the 1-in-125 quota is proposed to be applied until Albania's accession to the European Union. After accession, a return to a full quota regime is envisaged.
When are the changes expected to take effect?
There is no date yet. The draft law must undergo public consultation, approval by the Council of Ministers and by the Assembly, and then be published in the Official Gazette along with the implementing acts.
Can the business provide input on the draft bill?
Yes, until September 4, 2026. Comments are submitted to the electronic register of public consultations under the draft law notice and are reviewed by the Ministry of Economy and Innovation.
