Scandal in the Ried district: Two employees complain of wage additional payment!

Scandal in the Ried district: Two employees complain of wage additional payment!

A shocking case of wage theft caused a stir in Ried! A couple who was employed in a restaurant for four months - the woman as a service person and the man as a kitchen aid - was never fully paid. Instead, they received part of their salary and the rest by bank transfer. After the employment relationship ended mutually, those affected turned to the Chamber of Labor (AK) to request their outstanding claims, such as Today.at reported .

legal steps lead to success

The AK experts found that the couple was also entitled to special payments, vacation replacement services and overtime remuneration. Despite written interventions, the host ignored the concerns of the two. The chamber then brought the case to the Labor and Social Court. The decision was clear: the man received almost 7,600 euros paid, while the woman received just under 5,800 euros. AK President Andreas Stangl appealed to other employees not to hesitate and to contact the union or the Chamber of Labor immediately if they learn similar to secure their lawful income quickly.

In a completely different context, a didactic publication of Hueber emphasize the topic of gender roles, which is also important in terms of the labor market. The problems related to wage discrimination and unequal payment show how important it is to address such topics not only in training, but also in professional practice. The two cases from Ried clarify that it is more necessary than ever to defend themselves against injustices and to actively demand rights. The connection between these two statements throws a light on the still existing challenges for employees: inside in Austria.