https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Austria in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Depending on your job, you may be asked to work extra hours. What are your rights? We break down everything you need to know. https://www.thelocal.at/20260217/qa-the-rules-on-working-overtime-in-austria-in-2026 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:36:41 +0100 qa-the-rules-on-working-overtime-in-austria-in-2026 Only three countries have passed into national legislation new EU pay transparency rules by the June 7th deadline, MEPs and trade unions have denounced. https://www.thelocal.at/20260610/only-3-countries-met-deadline-for-new-eu-pay-transparency-rules Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:12:09 +0200 only-3-countries-met-deadline-for-new-eu-pay-transparency-rules Almost half of European small and medium companies struggle to find workers with the skills they need but recruitment outside the EU remains “limited” and “too difficult”, a recent Eurobarometer survey published by the European Commission had shown. https://www.thelocal.at/20260603/how-companies-in-europe-are-struggling-to-recruit-workers-from-outside-the-eu Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:49:22 +0200 how-companies-in-europe-are-struggling-to-recruit-workers-from-outside-the-eu Though Austria is mainly known for its winter resorts, there is no shortage of possibilities for those looking for seasonal jobs in summer. https://www.thelocal.at/20220523/explained-how-to-find-a-summer-job-in-austria Mon, 23 May 2022 15:58:29 +0200 explained-how-to-find-a-summer-job-in-austria Amazon is reportedly planning a major new investment in Upper Austria that could create up to 1,500 jobs, though no official confirmation has yet been given. https://www.thelocal.at/20260423/jobs-in-austria-new-amazon-unit-in-upper-austria-could-create-up-to-1500-new-jobs Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:13:46 +0200 jobs-in-austria-new-amazon-unit-in-upper-austria-could-create-up-to-1500-new-jobs It’s important to know your employment rights when working in another country. Here’s what you need to know about taking a day off work in Austria. https://www.thelocal.at/20220601/explained-when-can-i-get-a-day-off-work-in-austria Wed, 01 Jun 2022 12:35:35 +0200 explained-when-can-i-get-a-day-off-work-in-austria Looking for a job in Austria at a company where employees are generally satisfied? A new ranking shows the firms based in Austria that score highly among employees for a positive work environment and good salaries. https://www.thelocal.at/20260331/revealed-austrias-top-rated-employers-in-2026 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:50:19 +0200 revealed-austrias-top-rated-employers-in-2026 Ferialjobs in Austria are proper jobs with rights, not informal holiday work. But many employers recruit earlier than most families expect – here's what you need to know and how to get ahead even if you are just now starting to apply for jobs. https://www.thelocal.at/20260323/austria-summer-jobs-why-it-pays-to-apply-for-ferialjobs-early Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:42:46 +0100 austria-summer-jobs-why-it-pays-to-apply-for-ferialjobs-early If you are moving to Austria and planning to work once you're here, there are a few websites that you need to know. https://www.thelocal.at/20220513/six-official-websites-to-know-if-youre-planning-to-work-in-austria Fri, 13 May 2022 13:34:37 +0200 six-official-websites-to-know-if-youre-planning-to-work-in-austria After a difficult year, Austria’s labour market shows mixed signals. Unemployment is still rising, but employment growth hints at possible improvement ahead. https://www.thelocal.at/20260102/what-austrias-end-of-year-unemployment-figures-reveal-about-2026 Fri, 02 Jan 2026 16:42:22 +0100 what-austrias-end-of-year-unemployment-figures-reveal-about-2026 Whether you're thinking about a move to Vienna or you already live here and are eyeing up job opportunities, here's what you need to know about salaries in the Austrian capital in 2026. https://www.thelocal.at/20251212/whats-considered-a-good-salary-in-vienna-in-2026 Fri, 12 Dec 2025 09:56:18 +0100 whats-considered-a-good-salary-in-vienna-in-2026 From public broadcasting to car suppliers, Austria’s shifting economy means some workers will face redundancies next year. https://www.thelocal.at/20251218/which-sectors-in-austria-are-likely-to-lose-jobs-in-2026 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 16:32:09 +0100 which-sectors-in-austria-are-likely-to-lose-jobs-in-2026 Austria is expected to create thousands of new jobs in 2026, with healthcare, transport and green energy leading the demand. https://www.thelocal.at/20251217/working-in-austria-which-new-jobs-are-expected-to-be-created-in-2026 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 17:23:59 +0100 working-in-austria-which-new-jobs-are-expected-to-be-created-in-2026 The world is debating how Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the labour market, with some predicting it will wipe out a chunk of the workforce. What's the situation in Austria? https://www.thelocal.at/20251127/how-much-of-a-threat-is-ai-to-jobs-in-austria Thu, 27 Nov 2025 13:42:12 +0100 how-much-of-a-threat-is-ai-to-jobs-in-austria The launch of the ‘EU Talent Pool’ has moved a step closer. It will be the first digital platform that will match vacancies in shortage occupations in EU countries with non-EU jobseekers. https://www.thelocal.at/20251122/explained-what-the-approval-of-the-eu-talent-pool-means-in-practice Sat, 22 Nov 2025 11:00:02 +0100 explained-what-the-approval-of-the-eu-talent-pool-means-in-practice Austria’s labour office is rolling out a new online platform, MeinAMS, to replace the long-used eAMS system and make digital access simpler and more secure. https://www.thelocal.at/20251117/how-austrias-new-meinams-platform-will-change-job-searches Mon, 17 Nov 2025 11:38:19 +0100 how-austrias-new-meinams-platform-will-change-job-searches Leaving a job in Austria means more than just giving notice - you may still have to work for weeks or even months, depending on your contract. https://www.thelocal.at/20250325/do-i-need-to-fulfil-my-notice-period-after-quitting-my-job-in-austria Tue, 25 Mar 2025 17:58:02 +0100 do-i-need-to-fulfil-my-notice-period-after-quitting-my-job-in-austria Austria plans to replace the current Bildungskarenz with a budget-limited model from 2026. So who could still qualify, what proof of study will count, and how will the new minimum payments compare? https://www.thelocal.at/20250916/explained-what-austrias-new-educational-leave-rules-will-mean-for-you Tue, 16 Sep 2025 14:56:47 +0200 explained-what-austrias-new-educational-leave-rules-will-mean-for-you Working holiday visas are a great way to immerse in a new culture for a longer time while partially funding the trip through work. Austria offers the scheme for citizens of a few countries. Here is what you need to know. https://www.thelocal.at/20220708/explained-how-to-get-a-working-holiday-visa-in-austria Fri, 08 Jul 2022 14:09:32 +0200 explained-how-to-get-a-working-holiday-visa-in-austria From job application tips to AI in the workplace, this September event aims to support those navigating Austria’s changing labour market. https://www.thelocal.at/20250827/vienna-to-host-career-day-with-free-advice-talks-and-training-discounts Wed, 27 Aug 2025 12:29:47 +0200 vienna-to-host-career-day-with-free-advice-talks-and-training-discounts