Employment Law for Companies

We advise Austrian employers on the correct implementation of employment law. We are at your side to draft contracts, advise you on any questions that may arise, and if terminations are challenged. We strive for a quick and satisfactory solution for both parties. Our experience has shown that an objective and transparent information policy at the termination of employment is especially beneficial for those employees who remain at the company. Quickly taking the necessary steps reduces uncertainty among your employees. This doesn't just apply to individual cases; it makes a company economically successful as well as attractive in the long term.

 

By drafting the required employment contracts and works agreements, we build trust and ensure legal certainty within the company. Generally, the contracts include all relevant agreements on regular working hours, part-time work, flexible working hours, overtime and rest times. We are at your side with prudence and foresight when your company faces operational changes, adapts working conditions and prepares for new demands. We are happy to answer all your questions about termination or dismissals and any associated claims.  

 

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Correct Application of Employment Law and Working Time Law

We frequently deal with issues concerning working time law, its amendments and their effects on existing contracts. We also draft new employment contracts, flexible working hours arrangements, works agreements and amicable terminations of employment. We offer fast, professional advice on any further questions concerning employment law issues. We ensure entrepreneurs' legal protection at the beginning and the end of employment relationships and offer management consulting for topics such as collective agreement classifications, job descriptions, fixed-term employment contracts, non-compete and non-solicitation clauses, severance agreements, occupational health and safety, maternity protection or work-related injuries. You can rely on our experienced and capable team in cases of damage to the employer or court proceedings such as a dismissal being challenged in court.

 

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Our Services Regarding Employment Law

  • Drafting employment contracts, managing director contracts and management board contracts
  • Advice on recruiting and establishing employment relationships
  • Employment law aspects during corporate changes, acquisition and restructuring
  • Drafting works agreements, flexible working hours arrangements and other employment contracts
  • Occupational health and safety
  • Consulting on the correct implementation of working time law
  • Termination agreements for cases of amicable terminations of employment, downsizing, dismissals, redundancies
  • Court proceedings, particularly if termination or dismissal are challenged
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Co-author, The Practical Handbook for Works Councils, Praxishandbuch Betriebsratsarbeit, Weka-Verlag, ( https://www.forum-media.at/ )

Co-author, The Practical Handbook for Working Time Law, Praxishandbuch – Arbeitszeitrecht, Weka-Verlag, ( https://www.forum-media.at/ )

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What changes does the Consumer Rights Amendment Act ("Verbraucherrechts-Änderungsgesetz") introduce to the Distance and Off-Premises Sales Act (FAGG)?

Created by Mag. Sylvia Unger |
Banking Law , Payment Law , Civil Law

1.   What is this about?

The Consumer Rights Amendment Act 2026 ("Verbraucherrechts-Änderungsgesetz 2026", VerbRÄG 2026) is currently under political…

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What changes does the new quota rule for supervisory boards in listed companies bring (GesLeiPoG)?

Created by Mag. Sylvia Unger |
Employment Law for Companies , Corporate Law

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

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A simultaneous lien cannot be created on a superstructure (Supreme Court 29 January 2026, 5 Ob 151/25d)

Created by Mag. Christoph Fasching, MBA |
Real Estate Law , Civil Law

1.    Introduction 
The applicant sought the registration of a charge on several properties and superstructures owned by his contractual partner. The…

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Legislation in commercial law: Entry into force of the „Nachhaltigkeitsber-ichtsgesetzes“ (Sustainability Reporting Act) and the “Finanzmarktsammelgesetzes” (Financial Market Collective Investment Act)

Created by Mag. Sylvia Unger |
Payment Law , Commercial Law , Business Law
1. The Nachhaltigkeitsberichtsgesetz (NaBeG)

After considerable delay, the Nachhaltigkeitsberichtsgesetz (NaBeG) was passed by the National Council…

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Employee protection clause in the employment contract – what to look out for! (OLG Linz 12.11.2025, 12 Ra 50/25x)

Created by Mag. Sylvia Unger |
Employment Law for Companies

1. Introduction

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

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Immediacy in the case of termination without notice of an executive board contract – how late is too late? (OGH 16.10.2025, 6 Ob 124/25s)

Created by Mag. Sylvia Unger |
Employment Law for Companies , Corporate Law

1. Introduction

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

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Refund of excessive loan processing fees (OGH 23.10.2025, 2 Ob 52/25y)

Created by Mag. Sylvia Unger |
Civil Law , Contract Law , General Terms Of Contract

1. Facts of the case

The plaintiff (consumer) took out a loan of €695,000.00 from the defendant bank. In the loan agreement, the contracting parties…

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Upcoming changes to the Austrian Civil Code (ABGB) and the Austrian Employment Contracts Act (AVRAG)

Created by Mag. Sylvia Unger |
Employment Law for Companies

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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Withdrawal from time compensation agreement in the event of illness (OGH 29.04.2025, 9 ObA 17/25b)

Created by Mag. Sylvia Unger |
Employment Law for Companies

  1. Facts of the case

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

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Unger Rechtsanwälte beraten Unternehmen und Arbeitgeber in Wien und Österreich bei Arbeitsverträgen, Betriebsvereinbarungen, Arbeitszeitrecht, Kündigungen, Entlassungen und arbeitsrechtlichen Gerichtsverfahren.

Weitere Textbeispiele wären: www.arbeitsrecht-wien.co.at/schwerpunkte/arbeitsrecht-arbeitgeber

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