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Start a new job

Official name: Starting work: review contract and registration

You are starting a new job. Your employer has to take care of several things. This plan shows you what you can check yourself.

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Steps
6 key steps, up to 16 depending on your situation
For you
5 short questions, then you see your steps
Main office
Arbeiterkammer
Costs
none named in the sources
Online
possible for 3 of 16 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. 1Write down what you agreedAn employment contract is an agreement about your work. A spoken contract can also be valid.Key step
    Why?
    In writing, you have proof of what you agreed. But an agreement is valid even without paper.
    What you do
    Ask your employer for written confirmation. Best do this before your first working day.
    Where?
    EmployerDirectly with the named service
    In detail

    Document agreement before starting

    Oral contracts may also be valid. Request written confirmation; missing paper alone does not cancel an agreement.

    SourceArbeitsvertrag und Dienstzettel
    Arbeitsvertrag und Dienstzettel

    Arbeiterkammer · retrieved on 10/10/2026

    Open original source
  2. 2Check if you are registered for insuranceYour employer must register you with social insurance. This is the insurance for things like illness and pension.Key step
    Why?
    This way you are insured through your job. The registration happens before your first working day.
    What you do
    Is it unclear? Ask payroll and the ÖGK. Payroll is the team that calculates your pay. The app registers no one.
    Where?
    Payroll / ÖGKDirectly with the named service
    Related plansGet your first e-card
    In detail

    Have employer registration confirmed

    The employer registers fully and partially insured workers with the responsible insurer before starting. Clarify missing or unclear registration with payroll and ÖGK; this app registers nobody.

    SourceAnmeldung vor Arbeitsantritt
    Anmeldung vor Arbeitsantritt

    ÖGK · retrieved on 10/10/2026

    Open original source
  3. 3Get a copy of your registrationA copy (Abschrift) here means a copy of your registration with the insurance.Key step
    Why?
    This way you can see that you are registered.
    What you do
    Ask your employer for the copy right after registration. Check it. You do not need to report anything to ELDA yourself. ELDA is the reporting system for employers.
    Where?
    EmployerDirectly with the named service
    In detail

    Obtain registration copy

    Request a copy promptly after registration. Review the existing notification; create no personal ELDA application.

    SourceAnmeldung vor Arbeitsantritt
    Anmeldung vor Arbeitsantritt

    ÖGK · retrieved on 10/10/2026

    Open original source
  4. 4Ask payroll for your insurance numberThe insurance number is your number with social insurance.Key step
    Why?
    Payroll needs it for your registration.
    What you do
    Do you not have one yet? Then it is requested at the latest during registration. No e-card does not mean no registration. Do not store the number here.
    Where?
    PayrollDirectly with the named service
    In detail

    Clarify insurance number through payroll

    A missing number is requested no later than registration. Store no number here and infer no missing registration from a missing e-card.

    SourceAnmeldung vor Arbeitsantritt
    Anmeldung vor Arbeitsantritt

    ÖGK · retrieved on 10/10/2026

    Open original source
  5. 5Ask for your monthly payslipA payslip is a paper about your pay. It shows how much you get and what is taken off.Key step
    Why?
    Your employer must give you a payslip every month. This way you can check your pay.
    What you do
    Is it missing? Then ask for it in a way you can prove. That means you can show later that you asked. If pay is missing, get advice.
    Where?
    Employer / ArbeiterkammerDirectly with the named service
    Related plansDo your tax return
    In detail

    Request a due monthly payslip

    The employer must issue monthly payslips. Request missing statements with evidence; obtain advice on unpaid amounts and actual deadlines.

    SourceArbeitspapiere und Abrechnungen
    Arbeitspapiere und Abrechnungen

    Arbeiterkammer · retrieved on 10/10/2026

    Open original source
  6. 6Check your payslip and paymentHere you check your payslip and your payment.Key step
    Why?
    Maybe money is missing. Some claims have a time limit. After it, you may no longer be able to claim the money.
    What you do
    Compare the payslip with your agreement. Is money missing? Go to the Arbeiterkammer quickly. Take your payslip and proof of payment.
    Where?
    ArbeiterkammerDirectly with the named service

    What you need

    • Existing payslip and relevant payment evidence
      Document explained

      Organise yourself for advice; no amounts or bank details here.

      Requirement
      Check for your case
      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.
      SourceArbeitspapiere und Abrechnungen
      Arbeitspapiere und Abrechnungen

      Arbeiterkammer · retrieved on 10/10/2026

      Open original source
    In detail

    Review payslip or outstanding payment

    Compare statement with your agreement. Promptly clarify shortfalls and possible forfeiture deadlines with AK; no net-pay calculator.

    SourceArbeitspapiere und Abrechnungen
    Arbeitspapiere und Abrechnungen

    Arbeiterkammer · retrieved on 10/10/2026

    Open original source

Depending on your situation, this is added

  • Check what your employer must do
  • Check where you are now
  • Check if your job is a special type
  • Ask for your Dienstzettel
  • Compare your papers with the agreement
  • Get advice on unclear contract points
  • Get advice at once if treated unfairly
  • Sort out wrong insurance records
  • Ask for your monthly time records
  • Use your advice appointment
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 starting work?

What is meant? This is about whether you already work there or start soon. Starting work means: your first working day.

What is your starting-work stage?
  • No sign-up needed
  • Nothing is sent to authorities
  • You submit applications yourself

Frequently asked questions

Can I do this online?

3 of 16 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.

SourceArbeitsvertrag und Dienstzettel
Arbeitsvertrag und Dienstzettel

Arbeiterkammer · retrieved on 10/10/2026

Open original source
SourceAnmeldung vor Arbeitsantritt
Anmeldung vor Arbeitsantritt

ÖGK · retrieved on 10/10/2026

Open original source
SourceVersicherungsdatenauszug und Mitversicherungsbestätigung
Versicherungsdatenauszug und Mitversicherungsbestätigung

Österreichische Gesundheitskasse · retrieved on 10/10/2026

Open original source
SourceArbeitspapiere und Abrechnungen
Arbeitspapiere und Abrechnungen

Arbeiterkammer · retrieved on 10/10/2026

Open original source

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