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Austria - a mountainous country that is positioned in south-central Europe. Austria is one of the world`s richest countries in terms of GDP per capita with its well developed social market economy and strong social focus. Austria is one of the most prosperous and stable EU Member States and offers its investors ideal conditions.
Language
German
Capital
vienna
Population
8.859 million
Currency
EUR
GDP
445.1 billion
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Facts about hiring in austria
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The working hours in Austria in general are 40 hours per week, 8 hours per day. Some companies have collective agreements that the working week will be 38 hours.
It is not legally required, but if the employee has this term in the employment contract he/she will receive a 13th or 14th month bonus, that is typically paid on Christmas or upon the employee’s vacation leave.
The vacation leave is 5 weeks/ 25 days per year for employees who are working 6 continuous months.
The length of time for which an employee will receive pay depends on seniority and type of employment and with this a medical certificate may be required.
Pregnant employees get a maternity leave of 16 weeks that are split before and after birth.
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