Document background
A Job Cancellation Letter is a crucial document used in Austrian employment law to formally terminate an employment relationship. It must be drafted in accordance with Austrian labor legislation, particularly the Arbeitsvertragsrechts-Anpassungsgesetz and Angestelltengesetz, which set specific requirements for employment termination. The document is used when an employer wishes to end an employment relationship through ordinary termination (rather than immediate dismissal for cause). It must include specific elements such as the clear statement of termination, notice period, and last working day. The letter should be used with careful consideration of statutory notice periods, which in Austria vary depending on the employee's length of service and whether they are classified as white-collar or blue-collar workers. Special attention must be paid to protected categories of employees and any applicable works council consultation requirements.
