Allinger, Bernadette
Austria: Latest developments in working life Q3 2019
21 Listopad 2019
The final reforms launched by the interim government before the parliamentary elections and the first collective agreement for bicycle couriers are the main topics of interest in this article. This country update reports on the latest developments in working life in Austria in the third quarter of 2019.
Austria: Latest developments in working life Q2 2019
30 Červenec 2019
A political crisis that led to the collapse of the government, resolutions passed in parliament under the new interim government and developments in collective bargaining are the main topics of interest in this article. This country update reports on the latest developments in working life in Austria in the second quarter of 2019.
Austria: Latest developments in working life Q1 2019
17 Květen 2019
Elections to the Chamber of Labour, a new law on Good Friday working, the rise in trade union membership and changes to the minimum income scheme are the main topics of interest in this article. This country update reports on the latest developments in working life in Austria in the first quarter of 2019.
Austria: Latest working life developments – Q1 2018
17 Květen 2018
New regulations on working life, federal budget cuts to the Public Employment Service, a pay rise for workers in the private health and social care sector, and an increase in female trade union membership are the main topics of this article. This country update reports on the latest developments in working life in Austria in the first quarter of 2018.
Austria: Latest working life developments – Q4 2017
30 Leden 2018
The general elections and the new federal government, major reforms planned in social and labour market policy, and wage increases of up to 3% are the main topics of interest in this article. This country update reports on the latest developments in working life in Austria in the fourth quarter of 2017.
Austria: Equal treatment for blue- and white-collar employees
22 Leden 2018
The Austrian Parliament has voted to abolish the legal differences between blue-collar workers and white-collar workers, which will particularly affect sick pay, notice periods and entitlement to paid absences from work. This harmonisation has been a long-standing demand of the trade unions, although employers are disappointed with the outcome because of expected cost increases.
Austria: Latest working life developments – Q3 2017
27 Říjen 2017
New legislation aimed at improving Austria’s labour market situation, a collective wage agreement to increase starting wages for qualified employees, and a new e-commerce apprenticeship are the main topics of interest in this article. This country update reports on the latest developments in working life in Austria in the third quarter of 2017.
Developments in working life in Europe: EurWORK annual review 2016
25 Září 2017
Developments in Working Life in Europe is part of a series of annual reviews published by Eurofound and provides an overview of the latest developments in industrial relations and working conditions across the EU and Norway.
Austria: Latest working life developments – Q2 2017
18 Červenec 2017
A new minimum wage of €1,500, the breakdown of negotiations on working time flexibility, a record low of occupational accidents and difficult working conditions in the health sector are the main topics of interest in this article. This country update reports on the latest developments in working life in Austria in the second quarter of 2017.
Austria: Updated law against wage and social dumping comes into force
19 Červen 2017
On 1 January 2017, Austria enacted a new law against wage and social dumping, updating (for the second time since 2015) regulations which first came into force in 2011. The law features the concept of customer liability and improves aspects of cross-border administrative prosecutions. However, its enforcement will depend on the cooperation of neighbouring countries.