Nachweisgesetz, NachwG (Documentations Act)
Under the Documentations Act (Nachweisgesetz), an employer must provide a summary of what the employment relationship entails within the first month of an employee commencing employment. This should include details such as:
- Employer and employee personal details
- When the employment officially commenced
- The job description with responsibilities, place of work, and hours
- Salary or hourly rate
- Which leave entitlement and notice period is applicable
- Any reference to related collective agreements
- If an employee is expected to undertake a probationary period before being offered a permanent role, this must be stated clearly within the summary as well.