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 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 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 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 If you are just starting a job in Austria, it might seem strange to be thinking of your holidays - but with nicer weather coming up, here are your rights. https://www.thelocal.at/20240410/when-can-i-take-my-holidays-after-starting-a-new-job-in-austria Wed, 10 Apr 2024 13:22:28 +0200 when-can-i-take-my-holidays-after-starting-a-new-job-in-austria 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 If you've caught a cold or something nastier like the flu, you may need to take time off work. Do you need to submit a sick note to your employer in Austria on the first day of illness? https://www.thelocal.at/20251219/do-you-need-a-sick-note-on-your-first-day-off-in-austria Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:12:42 +0100 do-you-need-a-sick-note-on-your-first-day-off-in-austria Whether you're looking out for a new job or eyeing a move to Austria, it's important to know what to expect when it comes to salaries. https://www.thelocal.at/20251203/whats-a-good-salary-in-austria-in-2026 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 10:37:43 +0100 whats-a-good-salary-in-austria-in-2026