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Hiring And Termination Policies
"I need comprehensive Hiring and Termination Policies for our new technology startup in Vienna, compliant with Austrian law, that specifically addresses remote work arrangements and international hiring as we plan to expand across Europe by March 2025."
1. Introduction and Scope: Purpose of the policies, their application scope, and legal framework
2. Definitions: Clear definitions of key terms used throughout the policies
3. Hiring Process: Standardized recruitment procedures, including job posting, selection criteria, and interview process
4. Employment Categories: Classifications of employment (full-time, part-time, temporary, etc.) and associated rights
5. Probationary Period: Duration and conditions of probationary periods for new employees
6. Working Hours and Time Recording: Standard working hours, flexibility options, and time tracking requirements
7. Remuneration and Benefits: Salary structure, payment periods, and statutory benefits
8. Leave Entitlements: Various types of leave (annual, sick, maternity/paternity, etc.) and request procedures
9. Performance Management: Performance review processes and consequences of underperformance
10. Disciplinary Procedures: Progressive discipline steps and serious misconduct handling
11. Termination Procedures: Grounds for termination, notice periods, and procedural requirements
12. Final Settlement: Process for final salary calculation, severance pay, and return of company property
13. Data Protection: Handling of employee personal data during and after employment
14. Policy Review and Updates: Frequency and process for policy updates and communications
1. Remote Work Policies: Guidelines for remote work arrangements, applicable when organization offers remote work options
2. International Assignments: Policies for international transfers or assignments, needed for companies with international operations
3. Industry-Specific Requirements: Special requirements for regulated industries or specific professional categories
4. Collective Agreement References: Specific provisions from applicable collective agreements, required if organization is bound by collective agreements
5. Works Council Cooperation: Procedures for works council involvement, required for companies with works councils
6. Training and Development: Professional development policies and training requirements
7. Non-Competition Clauses: Post-employment restrictions, if applicable to certain positions
1. Schedule A - Employment Contract Templates: Standard employment contract templates for different categories of employees
2. Schedule B - Notice Period Tables: Detailed tables showing notice periods based on length of service and employee category
3. Schedule C - Disciplinary Process Flowchart: Visual representation of disciplinary procedures and appeals process
4. Schedule D - Leave Request Forms: Standard forms for various types of leave requests
5. Schedule E - Performance Review Templates: Standardized forms for conducting performance reviews
6. Schedule F - Exit Interview Questionnaire: Standard format for conducting and documenting exit interviews
7. Schedule G - Final Settlement Checklist: Comprehensive checklist for processing employee departures
8. Appendix 1 - Relevant Legal References: Key provisions from Austrian labor law affecting hiring and termination
9. Appendix 2 - Company-Specific Benefits: Detailed description of additional company benefits and eligibility criteria
Authors
Employee
Employer
Employment Contract (Arbeitsvertrag)
Works Council (Betriebsrat)
Collective Agreement (Kollektivvertrag)
Notice Period (Kündigungsfrist)
Probationary Period (Probezeit)
Termination (Kündigung)
Dismissal for Cause (Entlassung)
Resignation (Dienstnehmer-Kündigung)
Severance Pay (Abfertigung)
Working Day (Arbeitstag)
Full-time Employment
Part-time Employment
Fixed-term Contract
Indefinite-term Contract
White-collar Worker (Angestellter)
Blue-collar Worker (Arbeiter)
Immediate Termination
Disciplinary Action
Final Settlement
Benefits
Base Salary
Variable Compensation
Social Security Contributions
Occupational Health Service (Arbeitsmedizinischer Dienst)
Personnel File
Performance Review
Job Description
Workplace
Remote Work
Serious Misconduct
Employment Categories
Grievance Procedure
Exit Interview
Reference Letter (Arbeitszeugnis)
Training Period
Non-Competition Clause (Konkurrenzklausel)
Data Protection Officer
Confidential Information
Company Property
Sick Leave (Krankenstand)
Annual Leave (Urlaub)
Special Leave (Sonderurlaub)
Maternity Protection (Mutterschutz)
Paternity Leave (Väterkarenz)
Working Hours (Arbeitszeit)
Overtime (Überstunden)
Transfer of Business (Betriebsübergang)
Legal Compliance
Equal Opportunity
Recruitment Process
Selection Criteria
Job Posting Requirements
Interview Procedures
Employment Categories
Probationary Period
Working Hours
Remuneration
Benefits Administration
Leave Entitlements
Performance Management
Training and Development
Health and Safety
Data Protection
Confidentiality
Code of Conduct
Disciplinary Procedures
Grievance Procedures
Anti-discrimination
Notice Periods
Termination Procedures
Grounds for Dismissal
Final Settlement
Exit Procedures
Reference Letters
Non-Competition
Works Council Consultation
Social Security Compliance
Document Retention
Policy Amendments
Severance Calculations
Return of Company Property
Intellectual Property
Conflict Resolution
Transfer Procedures
Remote Work
Workplace Safety
Medical Examinations
Drug and Alcohol Policy
Electronic Communications
Social Media Usage
Travel Policy
Expense Reimbursement
Manufacturing
Technology
Financial Services
Healthcare
Retail
Professional Services
Education
Construction
Hospitality
Transportation
Energy
Telecommunications
Public Sector
Non-Profit
Media and Entertainment
Real Estate
Human Resources
Legal
Compliance
Senior Management
Operations
Administration
Employee Relations
Talent Acquisition
Training and Development
Compensation and Benefits
Human Resources Director
HR Manager
Recruitment Specialist
HR Business Partner
Personnel Administrator
Chief Human Resources Officer
Talent Acquisition Manager
Employee Relations Manager
HR Compliance Officer
Department Manager
Team Leader
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Operating Officer
Legal Counsel
Compensation and Benefits Manager
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