Law
Understanding carer's leave: when care suddenly becomes necessary
Carer's leave is not a holiday. What employees in Austria should know about entitlement, duration, notification, childcare, and pay.
Law
Planning leave: What rules employees should know
Leave requires planning and clear entitlements. What employees in Austria should know about vacation days, remaining leave, sickness and changing jobs.
Law
Reporting sick leave: What really matters at work
Sick leave raises many questions at work. What employees in Austria should know about notification, medical certification, continued pay, and termination.
Law
Recording working hours: Why keeping a record on the job matters
Working time recording helps with overtime, breaks and pay. What employees in Austria should record and check each month.
Finance
Check your payslip: What gross, net and deductions reveal
The payslip reveals more than the net amount in your bank account. What employees in Austria should check regarding gross pay, deductions, social insurance and outstanding entitlements.
career
First Day at Work: What Should Really Matter When Starting a Job
The first day shapes the start of a job. What employees in Austria should clarify about registration, the written employment notice (Dienstzettel), the probationary period, induction/training and expectations.
Law
Reviewing the employment contract: What should be clear before signing
Before signing, it's worth taking a close look at the employment contract, the employment notice (Dienstzettel), pay, working hours and clauses. What applicants in Austria should check.
Application
Following up on a job rejection: How feedback improves applications
A job rejection doesn't have to be the end. How applicants in Austria can professionally request feedback, recognize patterns, and move forward effectively.
Law
Clarify business trips: which costs employees should arrange in advance
Business trips raise questions about mileage allowance, per diems, working hours and receipts. What employees in Austria should clarify beforehand.
Application
Applying with AI: Where ChatGPT helps and where humans need to refine
ChatGPT can speed up job applications. What applicants in Austria should pay attention to regarding cover letters, CVs, data protection, and recruitment.