Employment Law Austria and Switzerland

Overview

Course duration: 1 day.

This seminar provides key insights into the employment law frameworks governing Austria and Switzerland and equips participants with the skills and knowledge to operate for success in these countries. Led by leading employment law experts from top firm Baker & McKenzie, you will get to grips with local employment law and learn how to manage your staff in line with this.

Is it right for me?

Designed for: Company directors, personnel and HR managers, employee relations professionals, in-house counsel, lawyers, line managers and anyone with responsibility for staff in Austria and Switzerland

What will I learn?

Seminar highlights:

• Hear an overview of the domestic legal framework in Austria and Switzerland
• Be able to advise colleagues on the related local law and practice
• Get access to reliable information on employment conditions, policies and procedures

What will it cover?

09:30 The employment framework in Austria

Key areas of Austrian employment legislation will be discussed, including commentary on landmark cases and the latest employment issues – with the opportunity for Q&A throughout. Key areas covered include:

• Local legal system and employment legislation
• Recruiting, selecting and hiring staff in Austria
• Employment contracts and working time
• Works Councils (establishment and rights)
• Discrimination and harassment
• Discipline, grievances and dismissal
• Institutions and proceedings
• Foreign employees
• Post- employment duties (non-compete, reimbursement of training costs, confidentiality)
• Current trends and developments

12:30 Lunch and networking

13:30 The employment framework in Switzerland

An overview of the employment law framework in Switzerland and an analysis of the relevant issues including:

• Local legal system and employment legislation
• Terms and conditions of employment contracts
• Variable pay
• Work time and overtime compensation
• Sickness and sick pay
• Terminations, salary adjustments and restrictive covenants
• Business transfers
• Latest trends and developments

16:30 End of seminar