Austria

Austria

Capital: Vienna
Currency: Euro- EUR
EUR

Austria Labor Law and Employment Policy Overview

Employment Law Overview

  • Key Laws and Regulations:
    • Austrian Labor Code
    • Collective Bargaining Agreements
    • Working Time Act
    • Wage Protection Act
    • Equal Treatment Act
  • Legal Characteristics:
    • Aims to protect employee rights and promote a fair working environment.
    • Sets minimum working standards, paid time off, sick leave, and maternity leave, among others.
    • Encourages social dialogue and collective bargaining.

Employment Contract Requirements

  • Contract Types:
    • Fixed-term contracts
    • Indefinite-term contracts
  • Contractual Terms:
    • Must include job description, remuneration, working hours, vacation, and termination clauses.
    • Must be written in German and state currency in Euros.
  • Language and Currency:
    • German
    • Euro (EUR)

Working Time Regulations

  • Standard Working Hours: 40 hours per week, 8 hours per day.
  • Rest Days and Breaks:
    • Minimum of 24 hours of rest per week.
    • Entitled to a 30-minute break after 6 hours of work per day.

Vacation Policy

  • Annual Leave:
    • 25 days of paid annual leave after 6 months of continuous employment.
    • Annual leave increases to 30 days after 25 years of service.
  • Public Holidays: 13
  • Special Leave:
    • Sick leave: 6-12 weeks of full pay, 4 weeks of half pay, depending on years of service.
    • Maternity leave: 16 weeks of paid leave.
    • Paternity leave: 1 month of unpaid leave.
    • Parental leave: 2 months of unpaid leave, can be shared with spouse.

Employee Severance and Termination of Contract

  • Notice Periods:
    • Probationary period: 0-1 month
    • Indefinite-term contracts: 6 weeks - 5 months, depending on years of service.
  • Severance Pay:
    • Employers must pay 2 months' salary into a severance fund after 3 years of service.
  • Unfair Dismissal Protection:
    • Employers must have valid reasons for dismissing employees.
    • Employees have the right to appeal unfair dismissals.

Tax Laws

  • Personal Income Tax:

    • Salary Range (EUR)Tax Rate
      0 - 11,6930%
      11,693 - 19,13420%
      19,134 - 32,07535%
      32,076 - 62,08042%
      62,081 - 93,12048%
      93,121 - 1,000,00050%
      1,000,001 and above55%
  • Social Security Contributions:

    • Employee: 21.03%
    • Employer: 29.88%

Health Insurance

  • Insurance Policy:
    • All employees must participate in the national health insurance scheme.
  • Insurance Coverage:
    • Healthcare, dental care, fertility treatments, etc.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Minimum Wage: None
  • Compensation Structure:
    • Base salary
    • Bonuses
    • Allowances

Work Permits and Visas

  • Permit Requirements:
    • Non-EU/EFTA citizens require a work permit.
  • Application Process:
    • Employer applies for a work permit on behalf of the employee to the local labor office.

Confidentiality and Non-Compete Clauses

  • Enforceability:
    • Confidentiality and non-compete clauses are enforceable in Austria.
  • Common Provisions:
    • Restrict employees from using or disclosing confidential information after leaving employment.
    • Restrict employees from working for competitors after leaving employment.

Training and Development

  • Legal Requirements:
    • Employers must provide safety training and career development opportunities to employees.
  • Government Support:
    • Government provides training and development programs, such as apprenticeships and continuing education courses.

Workplace Diversity and Inclusion

  • Legal Requirements:
    • Prohibits discrimination based on race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
  • Enforcement Measures:
    • Employers must establish anti-discrimination policies and provide diversity and inclusion training.

Remote Work Policy

  • Legal Framework:
    • Remote work is legal in Austria but must be agreed upon with the employer.
  • Tax and Insurance Implications:
    • Remote work may impact tax and social security contributions.

Authoritative Website Addresses

1.Austria Labor Law and Employment Policy Overview
1.1Employment Law Overview
1.2Employment Contract Requirements
1.3Working Time Regulations
1.4Vacation Policy
1.5Employee Severance and Termination of Contract
1.6Tax Laws
1.7Health Insurance
1.8Compensation and Benefits
1.9Work Permits and Visas
1.10Confidentiality and Non-Compete Clauses
1.11Training and Development
1.12Workplace Diversity and Inclusion
1.13Remote Work Policy
1.14Authoritative Website Addresses