Introductory care in focus: court decides on the claims of the AMS
Introductory care in focus: court decides on the claims of the AMS
In a significant legal dispute at the Federal Administrative Court (BVWG), the first case is in connection with the reclaims of the labor market service (AMS). On Wednesday, a person concerned defended himself against the claim to repay 20,000 euros that had been requested for their educational leave. A decision will be expected in the next few weeks. A total of up to 30 other similar cases are pending.
The person concerned, a nurse, had attended courses at a private educational institute, which were initially approved by the AMS. In retrospect, however, it was decided that these courses did not meet the legal requirements, and the AMS is deceived by the educational institute. This is related to courses such as aromatherapy and mental training, which were offered with a variety of hours a week. The AMS complains that only part of these courses were carried out in an appropriate format, i.e. as a seminar.
Witness questioning and further complaints
The judge of the BVWG had the opportunity to get an idea of the situation on Wednesday, with witness interrogations, including the head of the educational institution. The outcome of this procedure could have far -reaching consequences for those affected, many of whom, mainly women, are in similar situations. A written decision by the court is still pending.
among the 70 affected is also Tamara Moser from Windigsteig, who had completed an apprenticeship as a human erician. She also faces a recovery request from the AMS over 7,000 euros. "I didn't know my way around. What is now? I learned there, I had confirmed that," said Moser in an interview. Their confusion reflects the uncertainty of many affected people who had rely on the approvals of the AMS.
background and effects
The reclaims of the AMS come from a review, which apparently showed that many of the courses did not meet the necessary criteria. In Lower Austria, a total of 56 cases were identified, in which repayments of up to 25,000 euros are requested. The wave of the claims has now led to a complaint that the BVWG will have to work through in the coming weeks.
It remains to be seen how the court will evaluate these complex questions and whether the claims of the AMS have legally existed. These developments could be decisive for many affected people, especially at a time when further training and qualification are becoming increasingly important. For more information on this topic, see the current reporting on noe.orf.at .