Document background
The Termination Warning Letter is a critical document in Austrian employment law, used when an employer needs to formally address serious workplace issues with an employee. This document typically precedes any termination action and serves as evidence that the employee was given fair warning and opportunity to improve their conduct or performance. Under Austrian labor law, proper documentation of warnings is often essential for justifying subsequent termination decisions. The letter must be specific, factual, and comply with legal requirements, including proper notification to works councils where applicable. It should detail the problematic behavior or performance issues, set clear expectations for improvement, and outline potential consequences of non-compliance. This documentation is particularly important given Austria's employee-protective labor laws, which require employers to show just cause for termination.
