What are the standard working hours in Austria?

The standard workweek in Austria is typically 40 hours. However, due to Velocity Global Austria's involvement in labor leasing, the Austrian entity follows an industry-specific Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) that reduces the standard weekly hours to 38.5. The additional 1.5 hours (from 40 to 38.5) are considered as additional work ("Mehrarbeit"), which is compensated on a 1:1 basis.

During secondment to a customer, the statutory provisions, CBAs, and other binding provisions related to working time and vacation applicable in the customer's company for comparable employees apply to the leased employees. Consequently, if the supported employee is on secondment, the normal weekly working hours may vary above or below 38.5, depending on the applicable CBA at the customer's location.

Is overtime governed by law in Austria? If so, what are the specifics outlined by law?

In Austria, overtime is governed by law and is subject to specific conditions.

Overtime is only permissible in extraordinary cases, which include:

• When an employer consciously requests overtime from the employee.
• When a customer of the employer demands certain work by a specific deadline that cannot be completed within normal working hours if the work is properly scheduled by the employee.

How is the time off in lieu payment calculated in Austria?

Time off in lieu payment in Austria is calculated on a 1:1 basis.

What are the eligibility rules for time off in lieu in Austria?

In Austria, time off in lieu can be granted instead of overtime payment.

How many days before the actual start date should the employment agreement be signed for payroll purposes in Austria?

In Austria, employment agreements must be signed at least 1 day before the actual start date for payroll purposes.