Law
Sudden transfer: When new duties and a different workplace are permitted
New duties or a different workplace are not automatically permitted. The two legal levels and immediate steps employees should consider.
Tag: Employment contract
Law
Changing jobs despite a non-compete clause: What actually binds
A non-compete clause can slow down a job change. The guide explains the salary threshold, type of termination, scope and contractual penalty in Austria.
Law
If the business is sold: What happens to your job
Company sale or new tenant: What happens to employment contracts, salary, vacation and the collective agreement during a transfer of business — and when speed matters.
Application
Applying internally: How to successfully move within your own company
Applying internally without losing trust: How employees can succeed with application materials, the interview, salary negotiation, and a proper handover
Law
Repaying training costs: What really counts before termination
Does the employer demand repayment of training costs after termination? Which agreements are valid in Austria and how to check the amount.
Application
Withdrawing an application: How to keep your withdrawal and timing professional
Withdrawing an application without closing doors: The guide explains timing, wording, and the important boundary between application and contract.
Law
Independent service contract 2026: What matters for termination and safeguards
Independent service contracts are more clearly regulated in Austria in 2026. This checklist shows notice periods, the collective agreement, insurance, and important checks.
career
Changing jobs safely: How applicants can recognize stable jobs
Job security is becoming more important when changing jobs. This is how applicants can check advertisements, interviews, probationary periods, and contracts before accepting a job in Austria.
Law
Check the collective agreement: What matters before accepting
Before accepting, it's worth taking a look at the collective agreement. This is how applicants clarify minimum salary, classification, special payments and working hours.
Law
Ending the probationary period: What employees need to know right away
Different rules apply during the probationary period than in a regular termination. What employees should know about notice periods, final pay, the AMS and documentation.