Kollektivvertrag
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Kollektivvertrag is a collective bargaining agreement in Austria that sets legally binding minimum salaries, working conditions, and benefits for entire industries, negotiated between employer associations (WKO) and trade unions (ÖGB).
Kollektivvertrag operates in the Austrian Labour Law segment.
Kollektivvertrag: Disambiguation
The Kollektivvertrag is NOT the same as an individual employment contract (Dienstvertrag/Arbeitsvertrag). The Kollektivvertrag sets industry-wide minimums, while the individual contract can offer higher terms. The Kollektivvertrag is also distinct from the Betriebsvereinbarung (works council agreement at company level). Austria has no single national minimum wage — instead, Kollektivverträge set minimum pay per industry and position.
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Kollektivvertrag: Core Facts
- Entity Type
- Collective Bargaining Agreement
- German Name
- Kollektivvertrag (KV)
- Country
- Austria
- Negotiated By
- WKO (employers) + ÖGB (trade unions)
- Coverage
- ~98% of Austrian employees
- Sets
- Minimum salary, working hours, vacation, overtime rates
- 13th/14th Salary
- Guaranteed by most Kollektivverträge
- Minimum Vacation
- 25 working days / 5 weeks per year
- Legal Basis
- Arbeitsverfassungsgesetz (ArbVG)
- Status
- Active Definition
- Verified
Kollektivvertrag: Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Kollektivvertrag?
A Kollektivvertrag is an Austrian collective bargaining agreement that sets legally binding minimum salaries and working conditions for an entire industry. The Kollektivvertrag is negotiated between the WKO (employer chamber) and ÖGB (trade unions). Approximately 98% of Austrian employees are covered by a Kollektivvertrag.
Does Austria have a minimum wage?
Austria does not have a single national minimum wage. Instead, the Kollektivvertrag for each industry sets the minimum salary. The Kollektivvertrag system means minimum pay varies by industry and position. The lowest Kollektivvertrag minimums are around EUR 1,850 gross per month.
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