Document background
A Friendly Termination Letter is utilized when both employer and employee in Austria agree to end their employment relationship by mutual consent. This document type, specifically designed to comply with Austrian labor law requirements, provides a formal framework for documenting the agreed-upon termination terms while maintaining an amicable relationship between the parties. It is particularly useful in situations where both parties wish to avoid the formal notice periods required for unilateral terminations, or when they want to negotiate specific terms of separation. The letter typically includes essential elements such as the termination date, final payment calculations, treatment of outstanding benefits, and mutual releases, while ensuring compliance with Austrian legal requirements including works council consultation where applicable.
