As information on the Red-White-Red Card (“RWR Card”) remains in high demand, in this article I would like to highlight the most important changes announced by the Austrian government in February 2019. You still have to wait for the implementation.
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Problems are encountered again and again when creating multilingual contract documents. In this article, I address some of them and offer suggested solutions.
Continue readingEnglish language employment contracts – ok in Austria?
Would it be okay to give Austrian workers employment contracts or other documents in English? I’m going to talk about what to watch out for here.
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If employers do not comply with the legal maximum working hours, they risk administrative consequences. Find out what could be in store for you in this article.
Continue readingResidence rights for same sex couples in Austria?
How is the Austrian stance on the rights of same sex couples when it comes to immigration law? As Euro Pride is held in Vienna this year, I wanted to highlight the situation in this blog article.
Continue readingFive common issues in bilingual contract drafting (German/English)
When drafting bilingual conracts, several issues can arise. I am adressing some of the common pitfalls and provide solutions to avoid them.
Continue readingEmployment Contracts in English – Ok in Austria?
Employers and employees alike may wonder whether they can agree on employment documents in English. In this article I explain some of the issues you should keep in mind.
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