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Dismissed by your employer

Official name: Receive employer termination

Your employer has given you notice. This means: they want to end your job. This plan helps you quickly clarify the important deadlines and sort your next steps.

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Steps
7 key steps, up to 15 depending on your situation
For you
5 short questions, then you see your steps
Main office
AK / Employer / relevant advice
Costs
none named in the sources
Online
possible for 4 of 15 steps
What applies to you?How it worksFrequently asked questionsSourcesSimilar plans

How it works

These are the key steps, in the right order. Answer the short questions; then you see exactly what applies to you and what is added.

  1. 1Find out how your job is endingA job can end in different ways. Regular notice is one of them. Others are, for example, dismissal or ending during the trial period.Key step
    Why?
    Each way has its own rules. That is why you first find out what happened in your case.
    What you do
    Help is available from the AK, the Arbeiterkammer. The app decides nothing for you. It also sends no message.
    Where?
    AK / Employer / relevant adviceDirectly with the named service
    In detail

    Distinguish actual termination type first

    Ordinary termination is separate from probation ending, dismissal, immediate departure and mutual agreement. No automatic decision or message by app.

    SourceArbeitgeber-Kündigung: Zugang, Beratung und kurze Fristen
    Arbeitgeber-Kündigung: Zugang, Beratung und kurze Fristen

    Arbeiterkammer · retrieved on 10/10/2026

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  2. 2Get short time limits checked right awayChallenging means: you fight the notice in court. There are very short deadlines for this.Key step
    Why?
    The deadlines differ from case to case. The Betriebsrat may also play a role. That is the staff council in the company.
    What you do
    Go right away with the notice to the AK or a legal advice service. Tell them when and how you received it.
    Where?
    AK / Employer / relevant adviceDirectly with the named service
    In detail

    Review short legal deadlines promptly and personally

    Challenging termination has very short deadlines that differ by case. Works council may have a separate role. Promptly provide receipt and communication to chamber or relevant legal advice; no universal two-week countdown.

    SourceArbeitgeber-Kündigung: Zugang, Beratung und kurze Fristen
    Arbeitgeber-Kündigung: Zugang, Beratung und kurze Fristen

    Arbeiterkammer · retrieved on 10/10/2026

    Open original source
  3. 3Write down how you got the noticeHere you write down how you received the notice. Receipt means: the notice reached you.Key step
    Why?
    Deadlines often start from receipt. A spoken notice is not automatically invalid either.
    What you do
    For a spoken notice, write down the time, person and content. Keep the letter, envelope and delivery records. Add your contract.
    Where?
    AK / Employer / relevant adviceDirectly with the named service

    What you need

    • Available communication, envelope or own conversation note
      Document explained

      Only relevant privately available evidence for clarification; no blanket official attachment requirement.

      Requirement
      Optional / if available
      Submission format
      Copy
      Translation
      No specific rule recorded; clarify foreign-language records with the service.
      Authentication
      No specific rule recorded; clarify need before obtaining records.
      Recency
      No fixed age limit recorded; clarify currency with the service.
      SourceArbeitgeber-Kündigung: Zugang, Beratung und kurze Fristen
      Arbeitgeber-Kündigung: Zugang, Beratung und kurze Fristen

      Arbeiterkammer · retrieved on 10/10/2026

      Open original source
    • Available contract and relevant agreements
      Document explained

      Only relevant privately available evidence for clarification; no blanket official attachment requirement.

      Requirement
      Optional / if available
      Submission format
      Copy
      Translation
      No specific rule recorded; clarify foreign-language records with the service.
      Authentication
      No specific rule recorded; clarify need before obtaining records.
      Recency
      No fixed age limit recorded; clarify currency with the service.
      SourceArbeitgeber-Kündigung: Zugang, Beratung und kurze Fristen
      Arbeitgeber-Kündigung: Zugang, Beratung und kurze Fristen

      Arbeiterkammer · retrieved on 10/10/2026

      Open original source
    In detail

    Record actual receipt and wording privately

    For oral communication privately note time, involved person and actual content. Retain document, envelope and available delivery evidence. Oral does not automatically mean invalid.

    SourceArbeitgeber-Kündigung: Zugang, Beratung und kurze Fristen
    Arbeitgeber-Kündigung: Zugang, Beratung und kurze Fristen

    Arbeiterkammer · retrieved on 10/10/2026

    Open original source
  4. 4Check notice period and last working dayThe notice period is the time between notice and the end of the job. The end date is your last day.Key step
    Why?
    How long you have worked there may matter. A wrong period does not automatically mean you are still employed. But you may be owed compensation.
    What you do
    Have the period and end date checked by an advice service. Bring your contract and Kollektivvertrag.
    Where?
    AK / Employer / relevant adviceDirectly with the named service
    In detail

    Review actual period and end date individually

    Review employment duration, contract, collective agreement and permitted dates appropriately. Incorrect notice does not automatically mean continuing employment; obtain qualified review of any compensation.

    SourceArbeitgeber-Kündigung: Zugang, Beratung und kurze Fristen
    Arbeitgeber-Kündigung: Zugang, Beratung und kurze Fristen

    Arbeiterkammer · retrieved on 10/10/2026

    Open original source
  5. 5Check if you have special protectionSome people have special protection against notice. There may also be personal reasons to challenge it.Key step
    Why?
    This needs a careful check by experts. Sick leave alone does not automatically make a notice invalid.
    What you do
    Discuss your case personally with the AK. Do not enter sensitive details in the app.
    Where?
    AK / Employer / relevant adviceDirectly with the named service
    In detail

    Review protection and possible challenge without automatic decision

    Special protection, works-council involvement and individual grounds for challenge require actual legal review. Sick leave alone does not make termination universally invalid. Enter no sensitive personal details into app.

    SourceArbeitgeber-Kündigung: Zugang, Beratung und kurze Fristen
    Arbeitgeber-Kündigung: Zugang, Beratung und kurze Fristen

    Arbeiterkammer · retrieved on 10/10/2026

    Open original source
  6. 6Ask about your job search daysPostensuchtage are days off to look for a new job.Key step
    Why?
    If your employer gives notice, paid Postensuchtage may matter. Often you have to ask for them yourself.
    What you do
    Talk to your employer about it personally. Check with an advice service how much time you are entitled to.
    Where?
    AK / Employer / relevant adviceDirectly with the named service
    In detail

    Raise job-search leave personally

    Paid job-search leave on request may be relevant for employer termination. Clarify scope and actual period personally against case; no automatic calculation of hours or booking.

    SourceArbeitgeber-Kündigung: Zugang, Beratung und kurze Fristen
    Arbeitgeber-Kündigung: Zugang, Beratung und kurze Fristen

    Arbeiterkammer · retrieved on 10/10/2026

    Open original source
  7. 7Think of AMS, reference and pay slipAfter the end there are several routes. The AMS is the public employment service. There are also the Dienstzeugnis and the Endabrechnung.Key step
    Why?
    At the AMS you register as unemployed and apply for support. You should sort this out in time.
    What you do
    Handle the AMS, the reference and the last statement separately. The app promises no benefits and demands nothing.
    Where?
    AK / Employer / relevant adviceDirectly with the named service
    Related plansLost your jobGet an employment referenceCheck your final payslip
    In detail

    Organise employment service, certificate and final statement as follow-up

    Clarify unemployment registration and benefit application independently in time. Review employment certificate and actual final statement separately; no automatic benefit promises or claims.

    SourceArbeitgeber-Kündigung: Zugang, Beratung und kurze Fristen
    Arbeitgeber-Kündigung: Zugang, Beratung und kurze Fristen

    Arbeiterkammer · retrieved on 10/10/2026

    Open original source

Depending on your situation, this is added

  • Check if you already get advice
  • Get advice if your contract is special
  • Read your contract and Kollektivvertrag
  • Sort out time off and remaining holiday
  • Plan your next step with experts
  • Bring the checked facts to your advice meeting
  • Stay in touch with your advisor
  • Send your advisor the papers they ask for
Use the questions to find out which of these apply to you
Tailored to you

What applies to you?

Answer a few short questions. The steps change right away: what does not apply to you drops out.

Question 1 of at most 5

How far along are you with your dismissal?

What is meant? How far along is your matter? Are you already getting advice?

What is the actual matter stage?
  • No sign-up needed
  • Nothing is sent to authorities
  • You submit applications yourself

Frequently asked questions

Can I do this online?

4 of 15 possible steps mention an online channel in their text. Requirements are in the official source.

What does it cost?

No costs are recorded for these steps in the linked sources. Fees may still apply.

Do I need an einfach.wien account?

No. The plan works without registration; answers stay in your browser.

Does einfach.wien submit my application?

No. einfach.wien helps you prepare and links official channels. You submit applications yourself to the responsible service.

What this page is based on

The information is based on official sources. einfach.wien is a private project; the content has not been professionally reviewed. All information without guarantee, no legal advice. The responsible office is always authoritative.

SourceArbeitgeber-Kündigung: Zugang, Beratung und kurze Fristen
Arbeitgeber-Kündigung: Zugang, Beratung und kurze Fristen

Arbeiterkammer · retrieved on 10/10/2026

Open original source

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