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Agricultural Labor Act 2021 - LAG.

Country/Territory
Austria
Document type
Legislation
Date
2021 (2022)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
Federal law on labor law in agriculture and forestry (Agricultural Labor Act 2021 - LAG).
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, General
Keyword
Contract/agreement Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Liability/compensation Enforcement/compliance Gender Human rights Social protection Access-to-justice Farming Agricultural development
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Western Europe
Abstract

This Act applies on the employment of the labour and human resources in agriculture and forestry sector, and provides regulations for the relevant employment contract. The Act contains 27 Sections, and among others, refers to employment contract; salary and reimbursement; working hours; parental leave; maternity leave; holiday and contract termination. Article 12 of the Act refers to prohibition of discrimination, measures to be taken in dangerous conditions and protective safety measures. Article 15 refers to gender equal treatment and Article 20 lays down provision for safety and sanitary conditions at work. Article 25 outlines the agricultural and forestry employers' associations. The Act consists of 431 Articles.

Full text
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