Document background
A Cessation Letter is a crucial employment document used in Austria to formally terminate an employment relationship. It must be drafted in accordance with Austrian labor law, particularly the Salaried Employees Act (Angestelltengesetz) and the Austrian Civil Code (ABGB). The document is typically used when either the employer initiates termination within legal parameters or when responding to an employee's resignation. The letter must include specific elements required by Austrian law, such as clear termination declarations, notice periods, and final working dates. It serves multiple purposes: legally documenting the termination, specifying the terms of separation, outlining any post-employment obligations, and ensuring compliance with Austrian employment regulations regarding notice periods, final payments, and employee rights.
