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 Austria’s new heat protection rules will become practically relevant for the first time this summer, as employers face clearer duties to protect people working outdoors during hot weather. https://www.thelocal.at/20260610/what-austrias-new-heat-rules-mean-for-workers-this-summer Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:28:24 +0200 what-austrias-new-heat-rules-mean-for-workers-this-summer Austria is under pressure to implement the EU’s Pay Transparency Directive, but political disagreement has raised questions over how quickly the new rules will arrive and how strong they will be. https://www.thelocal.at/20260605/will-austrias-new-pay-transparency-rules-help-foreign-workers Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:34:45 +0200 will-austrias-new-pay-transparency-rules-help-foreign-workers Losing a job can be a shock at the best of times, but it can be even more stressful if your residence permit is tied to employment. Here’s what you need to know about your rights in Austria. https://www.thelocal.at/20230424/explained-how-long-can-you-stay-in-austria-if-you-lose-your-job Mon, 24 Apr 2023 12:13:59 +0200 explained-how-long-can-you-stay-in-austria-if-you-lose-your-job In Austria, workers are entitled to a 'personal holiday', which bosses cannot dictate or deny. Why does this right exist, and how to use the day? https://www.thelocal.at/20240418/what-are-austrias-personal-holiday-rules Thu, 18 Apr 2024 15:56:41 +0200 what-are-austrias-personal-holiday-rules If it feels like Austria barely gets through a full working week in spring without another public holiday appearing on the calendar (not that we are complaining), there is a reason for that. https://www.thelocal.at/20260527/explained-why-austria-has-so-many-public-holidays-in-spring Wed, 27 May 2026 13:02:54 +0200 explained-why-austria-has-so-many-public-holidays-in-spring 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 Just because you work in Austria's capital Vienna, it does not mean that you have to live there. There are many beautiful and affordable towns just a short commute away. https://www.thelocal.at/20240515/compare-the-best-commuter-towns-if-you-work-in-vienna Wed, 15 May 2024 15:06:52 +0200 compare-the-best-commuter-towns-if-you-work-in-vienna Whether you're considering a move or wondering what the job options are like, we look at how friendly Austria and Germany's job markets are to English speakers. https://www.thelocal.at/20260514/austria-vs-germany-where-is-it-easier-to-find-an-english-speaking-job Thu, 14 May 2026 16:19:48 +0200 austria-vs-germany-where-is-it-easier-to-find-an-english-speaking-job Moving to Austria promises great quality of life, but Americans reveal that the road to feeling truly at home is complicated by language, paperwork, and culture. https://www.thelocal.at/20250513/endless-bureaucracy-why-americans-struggle-to-settle-in-austria Tue, 13 May 2025 15:20:26 +0200 endless-bureaucracy-why-americans-struggle-to-settle-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 Austria's workforce has grown significantly in the last 20 years, with a large increase in foreign residents joining. But experts say it will shrink in future if action is not taken to address the country's skilled labour shortage. https://www.thelocal.at/20260316/how-foreigners-are-helping-drive-austrias-workforce Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:59:43 +0100 how-foreigners-are-helping-drive-austrias-workforce From sudden flu to hospital stays, Austrian labour law ensures parents can take time off to care for a sick child (or another relative) without losing income or risking their job. https://www.thelocal.at/20251023/working-in-austria-can-i-take-paid-time-off-to-care-for-my-sick-child Thu, 23 Oct 2025 13:40:49 +0200 working-in-austria-can-i-take-paid-time-off-to-care-for-my-sick-child 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 Looking to move jobs or switch careers in Austria? We've compiled the latest list of in-demand jobs and how to get a work visa to access them. https://www.thelocal.at/20260128/revealed-austrias-most-in-demand-jobs-in-2026 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 10:00:22 +0100 revealed-austrias-most-in-demand-jobs-in-2026 Austria has far more people in work than 20 years ago, yet the total work volume barely moved. Why is that and how does it shape the labour market? https://www.thelocal.at/20260312/why-austria-has-more-workers-but-barely-more-hours-worked-than-20-years-ago Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:02:28 +0100 why-austria-has-more-workers-but-barely-more-hours-worked-than-20-years-ago Recent headlines suggest welfare payments in Austria can rival low-paid jobs. But when you factor in taxes, rent, and lost pension rights, the reality looks very different. https://www.thelocal.at/20251020/are-austrias-social-benefits-really-more-attractive-than-having-a-job Mon, 20 Oct 2025 15:23:55 +0200 are-austrias-social-benefits-really-more-attractive-than-having-a-job 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 Starting a business in Austria is notoriously complicated, but the amount of bureaucracy will depend on whether you need a business licence or not. Here’s what you need to know. https://www.thelocal.at/20230517/what-is-a-regulated-business-licence-in-austria-and-who-needs-one Wed, 17 May 2023 14:51:52 +0200 what-is-a-regulated-business-licence-in-austria-and-who-needs-one