Law
Negative hours at work: when making up time is really mandatory
If you are asked to leave early due to lack of orders, you do not automatically have to make up negative hours. The guide explains flexitime, wage deductions and evidence.
Tag: Payroll accounting
Finances
Employee bonus 2026: When €500 remains tax-free
The 2026 employee bonus can be exempt from wage tax up to €500. Key factors are the collective agreement, additionality, the period, and payroll processing.
Law
Minimum wage tariff in Austria: When rules other than the collective agreement apply
Minimum wage tariffs secure minimum pay in certain areas in Austria in 2026. This is how employees check the tariff, classification, and billing.
Finances
Check your pay slip: What gross, net and deductions reveal
The pay slip shows more than the net amount in your account. What employees in Austria should check regarding gross pay, deductions, social insurance and outstanding entitlements.
Finances
Holiday pay at work: When it is due and what employees should pay attention to
Holiday pay in Austria is often the 14th salary, but entitlement, payment and calculation depend on the collective agreement or the employment contract.