Document background
The Employment Contract Termination Notice is a crucial document used in Austrian employment relationships when either the employer or employee wishes to end the employment relationship through ordinary termination (Kündigung). This document must comply with strict Austrian legal requirements regarding form, content, and timing. It serves as official documentation of the termination, typically including the termination date, notice period, and final working day. The notice must adhere to specific notice periods defined in the Salaried Employees Act and any applicable collective bargaining agreements. Special considerations apply when terminating protected groups of employees, and consultation with works councils may be required. The document should be drafted with careful attention to Austrian labor law requirements to ensure legal validity and minimize the risk of wrongful termination claims.
