Austria
Governed by AZG (Arbeitszeitgesetz). 40 h/week (38.5 by CBA), max 12 h/day, 60 h/week (2018 reform). 11 h daily rest. Clock-in mandatory per CJEU ruling.
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Statutory working time
40 h statutory · 12 h/d 60 h/wk max since 2018
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statutory | 40 h/wk | §3 AZG | Reference |
| Max daily | 12 h | §9 AZG | 2018 reform |
| Max weekly | 60 h | §9 AZG | Averaged 17 wks 48 h |
| CBA | 38.5 h typical | Collective bargaining | Often |
Overtime
50 % standard premium · refusal 11th-12th hour personal right
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard premium | +50 % | §10 AZG | Pay or time |
| Night/Sunday/holiday | +100 % typical | CBA | Per CBA |
| Refuse 11th/12th | Personal right | §7 AZG | No sanction |
| Recovery | Time off preferred | §10 | By agreement |
Rest & breaks
11 h daily · 36 h weekly (incl Sunday) · mandatory breaks
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily rest | 11 h | §12 AZG | Between days |
| Weekly rest | 36 h incl Sunday | ARG | Rest Act |
| Break | 30 min/6 h | §11 AZG | Unpaid |
| Minors | 12 h rest | KJBG | Protection |
Night / Sunday / holiday work
Night 10pm-5am · 13 holidays + half-days 24+31/12 · Sunday closed by default
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Night | 10pm-5am | NSchG | Heavy night work Act |
| Heavy night work | Special premium | NSchG | Medical exams |
| Sunday | Closed by default | ARG | Derogation lists |
| Holidays | 13 national days | Feiertage | Fixed list |
| Half-holidays | 24/12 and 31/12 1pm | CBA | Per CBA |
Time recording
Recording obligation mandatory · paper or electronic · 3 years
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obligation | Hours worked + rest | §26 AZG | All employees |
| Form | Paper or electronic | §26 | Either |
| Retention | 3 years | §26 | Available to inspection |
| Penalties | €20-436 per employee | §28 AZG | Case by case |
Remote & flex work
Homeoffice Act 2021 · written agreement · €3/day untaxed flat allowance
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal framework | Homeoffice Act 2021 | BGBl I 61/2021 | Structural reform |
| Written agreement | Mandatory | §2h AVRAG | Voluntary |
| €3/day allowance | Income tax-free | §26 EStG | Max 100 d/yr |
| Work injury | Recognized | §175 ASVG | Home = workplace |
| Right to disconnect | Not statutory | — | CBA may provide |
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