Rationale and aims
Webseite zum Arbeitsrecht in der Land- und Forstwirtschaft in Oberösterreich provides centralised information on employment rights, obligations and standards relevant to seasonal work in agriculture and forestry in Upper Austria. It aims to support employers’ compliance with labour law requirements affecting seasonal workers, including employment conditions, wages, working time and employer-provided accommodation.
Support offered
Webseite zum Arbeitsrecht in der Land- und Forstwirtschaft in Oberösterreich provides an online information service specifically for employers, offering guidance on labour rights and obligations relevant to seasonal and non-seasonal agricultural and forestry workers. It offers downloadable publications, templates and a video covering employment conditions, pay, social security, working time, dismissal rules and minimum standards for employer-provided accommodation.
Target groups and eligibility
The webpage targets employers in agriculture and forestry in Upper Austria and it is freely accessible online. Farmers or foresters who own or manage at least two hectares of farmland or forest in Upper Austria are eligible for free consultation and advisory services through membership of the Chamber of Agriculture Upper Austria.
- Project locations
- Upper Austria, Austria
- Project website
- Labour law in agriculture and forestry
- Type(s) of service
- Provision of information on rights and obligations of seasonal workers/employers of seasonal workers, including awareness raising
- Support on housing and accommodation issues, including temporary or transitional housing solutions
- Support language(s)
- German