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The “Gesellschaftsrechtliche Leitungspositionengesetz” (GesLeiPoG) was enacted on 25 March 2026 by BGBl. I Nr. 25/2026 (Federal Law…

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Employers and employees may agree that the employee may only engage in limited gainful employment after termination of the employment…

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When asserting grounds for dismissal, the principle of immediacy applies. This means that an employer must announce the dismissal…

The government draft bill dated 9 July 2025, 187 BlgNR 28. GP, proposes amendments to the ABGB and AVRAG. These amendments concern 

• the harmonisation…

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   There is disagreement between the employer (client, defendant) and employees (employee) on the question of whether employees can…

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EU Regulation 2024/1689 on artificial intelligence (AI Act) came into force on 1 August 2024. The AI Act will apply in full from 2…

After the severe storms and floods that hit eastern Austria last weekend, many volunteers are working around the clock to deal with the disaster. Most…

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The employer (plaintiff) and employee (defendant) concluded an employment contract which contained general provisions on the…

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In the decision 8 ObA 74/23z, the Supreme Court dealt with the question of whether the training costs of an employee paid by the…