After 42 years: Woman receives 22,000 euros through AK check!

After 42 years: Woman receives 22,000 euros through AK check!

In Lower Austria, a woman had her claims checked by the Chamber of Labor (AK) Lower Austria after 42 years of service. This was a crucial step, as 5min.at reports. This review identified several claims that had either been ignored or incorrectly calculated. The woman was able to present company agreements and a detailed vacation list for the last few years, which led to the determination of outstanding claims. The entitlements identified include vacation compensation for 92 working days, special payments that include vacation and Christmas bonuses, and a severance payment claim.

The subsequent calculation showed that the woman was entitled to outstanding claims amounting to 22,000 euros net. Peter Reiter, the district office manager of the AK, pointed out how important it is to regularly check your own claims to ensure that everything is recorded and calculated correctly.

Importance of claims

An employee's entitlement to holiday replacement benefits is subject to contributions, except in the event of death. The vacation time is converted into calendar days. For every six working days of vacation compensation, additional days must be taken into account. This means that employees are well advised to keep an eye on their vacation entitlements, as unused vacation will be paid out upon termination of the employment relationship, which is also emphasized in the information from wko.at.

The topic of vacation is of central importance for employees. Every employee is entitled to five weeks of paid vacation per working year, which corresponds to 30 working days or 25 working days in a 5-day week. This requirement increases proportionately in the first six months. Employees should ensure that they take their vacation by the end of the vacation year. It is possible to carry over the vacation into the next year, but the claim expires at the earliest two years after the end of the vacation year, as arbeiterkammer.at explains.

• Ansprüche bei Beendigung des Arbeitsverhältnisses:
• Urlaubsersatzleistungen
• Sonderzahlungen (Urlaubs- und Weihnachtsgeld)
• Abfertigungsansprüche

In summary, the case of the Lower Austrian woman shows how important it is to control and verify work claims. Employees should be encouraged to regularly review their entitlements to prevent potential loss of financial resources and rights.