A recent report by the Deloitte legal European network of law firms concludes that dismissal costs in Bulgaria are relatively low, in line with most other Central Eastern European member states. On the other hand, Bulgaria and other countries in the region do require much more extensive motivation from the side of the employer before allowing dismissals.
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