Last Change:

09/19/2024

Federal law of March 20, 1975, which regulates the employment of foreigners (Foreign Nationals Employment Act - Ausländerbeschaeftigungsgesetz – AuslBG)

Year: 1975

Type: Domestic law

Rights Category: Work & Workplace rights

Description

The Foreign Nationals Employment Act (Ausländerbeschäftigungsgesetz – AuslBG), regulates the employment of foreign nationals in Austria. It establishes the conditions under which foreigners can be employed, including the requirements for work permits, exemptions, and responsibilities of employers. The law aims to manage foreign labor in Austria while balancing the interests of the domestic labor market. It sets out procedures for applying for work permits, defines penalties for violations, and ensures that foreign workers are treated fairly under Austrian labor laws.