Secure solutions – even in difficult cases
All companies that hire employees come into contact with employment law. From working hours and pay to maternity protection, discrimination (bullying) and dismissal, there are many points that companies need to consider. For example, if an employer dismisses an employee, some employees try to contest the dismissal or claim that it is against the law.
As a lawyer for employment law in Vienna, we support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), start-ups, family businesses and expanding companies in Austria and throughout Europe in all matters relating to employment law.
How we support you as a lawyer for employment law
Advice on labor law
- Advice on various issues
- Working hours, overtime
- Termination, dismissal
- Contract design, additional agreements
- Commission agreements, bonus models
- Collective agreements
- etc.
Employment contracts
- Regulation of all important aspects to avoid misunderstandings right from the start
- Employees
- Workers
- Managing directors & senior executives
- Freelance service contracts
- Contracts for work and services similar to labor law
- Freelancers similar to employees
- Industry contracts
- Framework agreements
Labor law claims
- Enforcement and defense
- in and out of court
3 pillars of our work
Personal advice
At our law firm, you will receive personal and in-house advice. We take care to find individual solutions and to be able to offer appointments quickly. So that your rights are implemented quickly and efficiently.
Expertise
As a specialist lawyer for employment law, we have the necessary specialization to be able to analyse and resolve concerns and conflicts in this area of law in detail. We represent companies in Austria and throughout Europe.
Trust
Trust is particularly important to us when working with you. You can therefore rely on us to submit documents on time, keep appointments punctually and support you at all times if you have any questions.
What is labor law?
Employment law is an area of law that regulates the relationship between employer and employee. The aim is to achieve a balance between the interests of employer and employee.
The basis for the regulations is the employment contract and – in Austria – the collective agreements, which contain labor law provisions. Laws, company agreements and EU regulations also play a role.
Issues that lawyers for employment law repeatedly deal with are, for example, remuneration, working hours, dismissal and protection against dismissal and, in some sectors, occupational safety. All-in contracts are also a recurring component of employment law disputes.
If you have any questions on these topics, please do not hesitate to arrange a free initial consultation at our law firm in Vienna’s 2nd district. Our team will be happy to advise you!
This is regulated in the employment contract
Both employees and employers have rights and obligations in their mutual working relationship. These are set out in the employment contract. Examples of this are
We recommend always putting the employment contract in writing, even if it can also be concluded verbally. This reduces the risk of misunderstandings.
If a dispute arises, you will also have a written settlement that you can present in court and that supports your claims.
We also represent you in court
If a dispute arises and an out-of-court settlement is not possible, we will also represent you in court as a lawyer for employment law from Vienna.
We support employers in enforcing their rights against employees – whether in the case of dismissals (redundancies), working hours or vacation entitlements.
We will advise you in detail in advance on the risks and opportunities of a court case and will be happy to give you an insight into other settlement options.
Arnulf Schaunig
Your lawyer for employment law in Vienna
As a lawyer for employment law, we advise employers on their rights, obligations and options in the event of a legal dispute under employment law. If it is not possible to reach an agreement, we will also represent you in court.
In our law firm you will find a competent and experienced partner who will support you with comprehensive advice, the drafting and review of contracts and the enforcement of your interests.
Simply contact us and arrange a free initial consultation. We look forward to helping you assert your rights.
FAQ – Labor law & lawyer for labor law
What is important in an employment contract?
It is important that all parties understand the provisions of the contract and that conditions are clearly stated. If the wording is too vague, this can lead to misunderstandings and disputes.
Employment contracts should always contain information on the following points: Start date, place, time and performance of work, vacation, remuneration and deadlines for dismissal.
When do I need an employment lawyer?
As a lawyer specializing in employment law, we can say: the earlier, the better. It makes sense to seek legal advice as soon as employment law disputes arise. In this way, legal mistakes can be avoided from the outset. A lawyer can also help you to find a solution, ideally out of court, as early as possible. You should also have employment contracts checked by a specialist lawyer for employment law, as this can avoid misunderstandings from the outset.
Can employers also seek advice?
Yes, many other law firms specialize in advising and supporting employees. However, as a lawyer, we specialize in providing legal advice to employers.
What advantages does Arnulf Schaunig’s law firm offer?
At our law firm, we take time for your concerns and advise you personally. As lawyers, we have many years of experience in employment law and specialize in this area of law. We also support companies not only in Vienna and Austria, but throughout Europe.
Do you also represent companies outside Austria?
As a lawyer for employment law, we are familiar with both Austrian and European employment law. We also work together with many partner law firms in Europe, who double-check our documents, contracts and papers. In this way, we ensure that we can represent companies throughout Europe in the best possible way.
Who pays the costs for an employment lawyer?
What many companies do not know: Many legal expenses insurance policies cover the costs of a specialist employment law lawyer. The worry of having to bear high costs in the end is therefore unfounded in many cases.
