Document background
The Discontinuation of Employment Letter is a crucial document used in Austrian employment relationships to formally terminate employment contracts. It must be prepared in accordance with strict Austrian labor law requirements and should be used when an employer wishes to terminate an employment relationship through proper legal channels. The document serves multiple purposes: it provides formal notice of termination, specifies the notice period and last working day, outlines final payment arrangements, and addresses the return of company property. The letter must comply with Austrian statutory requirements regarding form and content, including specific provisions from the Arbeitsvertragsrechts-Anpassungsgesetz (AVRAG) and consideration of works council rights where applicable. Special attention must be paid to protected categories of employees and mandatory notice periods under Austrian law.
