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DORDA

Employment

Europe Guide 2026 : Austria

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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

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Employment - Austria

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

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.

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Strengths

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  • We have received only highly competent advice from DORDA,and urgent issues are addressed immediately.

    Employment respondentEurope

  • We need clear recommendations and DORDA provides them.

    Employment respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Thomas Angermair
    Thomas Angermair

    Thomas Angermair

    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 is a highly sophisticated lawyer who has helped us through tough legal times. It is a pleasure to work with him.

      Employment respondentEurope
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