Austria Employment Guide

Austria Employment Guide

Austria is in Central Europe, bordering Germany, the Czech Republic (north), Slovakia, Hungary (east), Slovenia, Italy (south). It has ~8.9 million people; German is official, and Vienna is the capital. Its highly developed economy is service-led, with tourism, finance, machinery manufacturing and auto industry playing key roles, while agriculture and energy also function. Labor laws (per Austrian Labour Law) protect wages, hours, leave and social security. Standard workweek: 38-40 hours (overtime needs extra pay or time off). Salaries are usually monthly (avg. €3,500 pre-tax). Laws cover paid leave, protect contract/temp workers, and emphasize occupational safety/health, balancing interests for a fair, sustainable labor market.

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Currency

Euro (EUR)

Capital

Vienna

Official language

German

Salary Cycle

Monthly

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Paid Time Off (PTO) Policy

Both full-time and part-time employees are entitled to 25 days of paid time off annually. PTO is accrued on a monthly basis at a rate of 2.08 days per month. Employees can utilize their PTO as soon as it is accrued, providing flexibility for personal and family needs.

Public Holidays in Austria

Austria observes 13 national public holidays, along with additional regional holidays. The national holidays include:

  1. New Year's Day
  2. Epiphany
  3. Easter Monday
  4. National Holiday
  5. Ascension Day
  6. Whit Monday
  7. Corpus Christi
  8. Assumption of Mary
  9. Austrian National Day
  10. All Saints' Day
  11. Immaculate Conception
  12. Christmas Day
  13. St. Stephen's Day

For example, companies like SailGlobal ensure compliance with local holiday schedules to support work-life balance for international teams.

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