Employment
Europe Guide 2024 : Austria
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+43 1 533 47 95 0About
Provided by DORDA
The world of work is fast-changing, with digitalization and flexibility facing a complex regulatory environment. DORDA creates clarity between these two polar opposites.
Satisfied employees are vital to strong business growth. DORDA provides advice on all aspects of labour law and human resources with the aim of helping clients decide on the right working model at every stage of life in the business. That involves finding the optimum financial solution within the confines of the law. We represent the interests of employers and key staff in both a national and an international context.
- Preparation of contracts of employment, including contracts for board members and managers
- Negotiating and execution of works agreements (inlcuding redundancy programmes) and collective bargaining agreements
- Termination of contracts of employment, especially in connection with works closures, mass redundancies and voluntary termination
- Advice on the labour law aspects of business acquisitions, restructurings, outsourcing and privatizations
- Labour law-related due diligence reviews
- Stock option programmes, bonus systems, pension plans
- Employee protection, working time laws
- Disputes at labour courts
- Arbitration in labour disputes
Chambers Review
The law firm DORDA houses a strong employment team, capable of handling complex employment litigation as well as advisory work. The team is visible in the Austrian market due to its strong work in labour law disputes pertaining to terminations of managing directors, severance payments and non-compete clauses. Furthermore, the law firm assists with all employment issues regarding large M&A and restructuring projects. DORDA is also increasingly active in digitalisation mandates, advising on the introduction of new personnel data systems and working-from-home guidelines. Its prominent clientele from the retail, pharmaceutical and technology sectors further illustrates the law firm's standing.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"DORDA treats you as an equal and I can easily follow the team without feeling stupid. The lawyers I have worked with are all very loyal, precise, fair and to the point."
"DORDA has extensive knowledge in labour law that is both theoretical and practical."
"The lawyers really are experts and can give immediate feedback during a call."
"The team spoke competently and was very friendly. It was oriented so well and the structure of its service was well planned."
"DORDA provides competent advice and complex topics are dealt with comprehensively. It is advantageous that various experts work together very well in the law firm."
"DORDA treats you as an equal and I can easily follow the team without feeling stupid. The lawyers I have worked with are all very loyal, precise, fair and to the point."
"DORDA has extensive knowledge in labour law that is both theoretical and practical."
"The lawyers really are experts and can give immediate feedback during a call."
"The team spoke competently and was very friendly. It was oriented so well and the structure of its service was well planned."
"DORDA provides competent advice and complex topics are dealt with comprehensively. It is advantageous that various experts work together very well in the law firm."
Notable Practitioners
Thomas Angermair is a trusted adviser who is sought after for his expertise across the entire spectrum of employment law. His practice ranges from labour law litigation, works council matters and large restructuring projects to business transfers and data protection issues.
"Thomas Angermair gives very competent advice and extensively deals with complex issues but makes them easy to understand. He offers very pleasant cooperation."
"Thomas Angermair is an absolutely highly competent, pragmatic and solution-oriented partner."
"His strength is that he not only answers questions regarding legal issues but concerns himself with the business behind them. He is a business partner as well as a legal adviser."
"Thomas Angermair has outstanding knowledge and experience in his field. He is beyond strong in court and is always on time, friendly, relaxed and highly professional."
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