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: Statement of employment terms
Law
Minimum wage rate in Austria: When rules other than the collective agreement apply
Securing minimum wage rates in Austria 2026: minimum payments in certain sectors. How employees check the collective agreement, classification and payroll.
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.
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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.
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Trial work before the job: What's fair and what applicants should watch out for
Trial work can be useful, but must not turn into unpaid labor. What applicants in Austria should clarify before a trial day and the probationary period.