Employment law is one of the fastest growing and changing special areas of private law. Besides a myriad of provisions under applicable laws and collective bargaining agreements, decisions by national and European courts impose numerous additional limitations on the employer’s discretion. An in-depth knowledge of the latest European and Austrian court rulings is essential for ensuring the quick and competent handling of matters related to employment contract law and labour constitution law.

Whereas employees are as a rule counselled and represented by employment law specialists from their statutory interest groups (Chamber of Labour) or voluntary interest groups (Trade Union Federation), entrepreneurs often tend to somewhat neglect employment law issues. But also in this area it is advisable to consult a specialist. Our team focuses on providing special employment law know-how to entrepreneurs and making employers aware of the many “traps” in connection with employment law issues, thus helping them to avoid expensive mistakes.

This applies both to the drafting of employment contracts or contracts for work and services “close to an employment relationship”, and to their termination. The rash dismissal of employees often results in considerable amounts of compensation to be paid by employers, which could be avoided by seeking expert counsel in due time. Our employment law team further advises clients e.g. on issues related to reductions in staff (or personnel costs), data protection in employment relationships, participatory rights of employees, secondments abroad, bonus agreements, specific aspects of non-cash remuneration, etc.