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Resign from your job

Official name: Prepare own resignation

Resigning means: you end your job yourself. There are rules for this, for example notice periods. This plan helps you sort everything out calmly before you decide.

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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. 1Learn the ways a job can endA job can end in different ways. A regular resignation is one of them. Others are, for example, ending during the trial period or ending by mutual agreement.Key step
    Why?
    Each way has its own rules. That is why you first find out which one fits you.
    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.

    SourceArbeitnehmer-Kündigung: Zugang, Vertrag und Folgen
    Arbeitnehmer-Kündigung: Zugang, Vertrag und Folgen

    Arbeiterkammer · retrieved on 10/10/2026

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  2. 2Read your contract and KollektivvertragHere you check your contract and the Kollektivvertrag. A Kollektivvertrag sets work rules for a whole industry.Key step
    Why?
    Your job title alone does not say which rules apply. Your actual contracts are what matter.
    What you do
    Take your contracts to the advice service. They will check your route there.
    Where?
    AK / Employer / relevant adviceDirectly with the named service
    In detail

    Confirm actual contract and termination route

    Review contract and collective agreement with relevant advice. Job title alone does not determine applicable rules.

    SourceArbeitnehmer-Kündigung: Zugang, Vertrag und Folgen
    Arbeitnehmer-Kündigung: Zugang, Vertrag und Folgen

    Arbeiterkammer · retrieved on 10/10/2026

    Open original source
  3. 3Check notice period and last working dayThe notice period is the time between resigning and the end of the job. The end date is your last day.Key step
    Why?
    Your contract and Kollektivvertrag may have different periods. The period starts when the resignation reaches the employer.
    What you do
    Have the period and end date checked by an advice service. The app does not calculate a date.
    Where?
    AK / Employer / relevant adviceDirectly with the named service
    In detail

    Review notice period and end date against actual rules

    Contract and collective agreement may provide different periods and dates. Period starts with receipt; the app calculates no binding final dispatch day or permitted end date.

    SourceArbeitnehmer-Kündigung: Zugang, Vertrag und Folgen
    Arbeitnehmer-Kündigung: Zugang, Vertrag und Folgen

    Arbeiterkammer · retrieved on 10/10/2026

    Open original source
  4. 4Check how your notice must reach your employerThe form is how you resign. For example by speaking or in writing. Receipt means: the resignation reaches the employer.Key step
    Why?
    In general, no form is required. But your contract may require writing. By post, what counts is when the letter arrives.
    What you do
    Prepare a written statement. Make sure you have proof that it arrived.
    Where?
    AK / Employer / relevant adviceDirectly with the named service
    In detail

    Distinguish prescribed form and receipt

    Generally no particular form is prescribed; contract or collective agreement may require writing. Prepare your own evidenced written declaration. Postal receipt by employer matters, not dispatch.

    SourceArbeitnehmer-Kündigung: Zugang, Vertrag und Folgen
    Arbeitnehmer-Kündigung: Zugang, Vertrag und Folgen

    Arbeiterkammer · retrieved on 10/10/2026

    Open original source
  5. 5Plan the time after your jobThis is about the time after. The AMS is the public employment service. It helps with job searches and sometimes pays money.Key step
    Why?
    Resigning yourself may affect AMS money and insurance. There is no general promise about this.
    What you do
    Clarify the effects personally with the responsible office. Registering as unemployed and applying are two separate steps.
    Where?
    AK / Employer / relevant adviceDirectly with the named service
    Related plansLost your job
    In detail

    Clarify transition and benefit consequences before own decision

    Clarify consequences of own resignation for employment-service benefits and insurance personally with responsible service. No blanket benefit suspension or insurance promise. Unemployment registration and application are separate matters.

    SourceArbeitnehmer-Kündigung: Zugang, Vertrag und Folgen
    Arbeitnehmer-Kündigung: Zugang, Vertrag und Folgen

    Arbeiterkammer · retrieved on 10/10/2026

    Open original source
  6. 6Plan how to hand in your noticeHere you decide to whom and how you hand in your resignation. You need proof that it arrived.Key step
    Why?
    The notice period counts from its arrival. With proof, you are on the safe side.
    What you do
    If you hand it in personally, get the receipt confirmed. By post, the arrival counts. The app sends and signs nothing.
    Where?
    AK / Employer / relevant adviceDirectly with the named service
    In detail

    Prepare own receipt evidence

    Determine actual recipient and own route. For personal delivery seek receipt confirmation; for post consider actual receipt. App dispatches or signs nothing.

    SourceArbeitnehmer-Kündigung: Zugang, Vertrag und Folgen
    Arbeitnehmer-Kündigung: Zugang, Vertrag und Folgen

    Arbeiterkammer · retrieved on 10/10/2026

    Open original source
  7. 7Think of your last pay slip and referenceAt the end, you get the Endabrechnung, the last pay statement. The Dienstzeugnis shows how long and in what job you worked.Key step
    Why?
    Both papers are important for later. They are two separate things.
    What you do
    Check the last payment against your end date. You ask for the reference yourself. The app calculates no claims.
    Where?
    AK / Employer / relevant adviceDirectly with the named service
    Related plansGet an employment referenceCheck your final payslip
    In detail

    Prepare final payroll and employment certificate separately

    Review actual employment papers and final payment against own end. Request certificate yourself; no automatic entitlement calculation.

    SourceArbeitnehmer-Kündigung: Zugang, Vertrag und Folgen
    Arbeitnehmer-Kündigung: Zugang, Vertrag und Folgen

    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
  • Sort your contract and start date
  • Make your own decision
  • Keep all checked facts ready
  • Learn what job search days are
  • 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 resignation?

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.

SourceArbeitnehmer-Kündigung: Zugang, Vertrag und Folgen
Arbeitnehmer-Kündigung: Zugang, Vertrag und Folgen

Arbeiterkammer · retrieved on 10/10/2026

Open original source

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