Austria Notice Period Calculator (Kündigungsfrist)
Work out the notice period in Austria: 6 weeks to 5 months for the employer by years of service, 1 month for the employee, and the last working day.
Collective agreements may set other periods, for example in seasonal sectors. During a probation period either side can end the job at any time. The years of service are counted on the day notice is received.
What it does
Since 1 October 2021 the same rules apply to blue-collar and white-collar workers in Austria (section 20 of the Salaried Employees Act, section 1159 of the Civil Code). The employer must give 6 weeks' notice, 2 months after 2 years of service, 3 months after 5, 4 months after 15 and 5 months after 25 years, ending on the last day of a quarter unless the contract allows the 15th or the last day of a month. The employee gives 1 month's notice to the end of a month.
How to use it
- Choose who gives notice and type the start of employment.
- Type the day the notice is received and the termination date in your contract.
- Read the notice period and the last day of employment.
The arithmetic runs in your browser. Nothing you type is sent anywhere and nothing is stored, so you can use these with real numbers.
Frequently asked questions
When does my job end if I get notice on 15 January after 5 years?
The period is 3 months, until 15 April; the next quarter end is 30 June, the last day of employment.
How much notice must I give as an employee?
1 month to the end of a month: notice on 15 January ends the job on 28 February.
Do workers and employees have the same periods?
Yes, since 1 October 2021, unless a collective agreement for a seasonal sector says otherwise.
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