Unpaid work in gastronomy: an example from Styria

Von WOM

A recently known case raises a lightly on the problem of unpaid work in the catering trade. A waitress from Styria was ready to work for a few hours a day under the impression of a possible employment relationship. However, the progress of action took an unexpected turn when it was finally not a fixed employment contract and the young woman received no payment for her work.

The Chamber of Labor addressed this incident in a public posting to draw attention to the difficulties with which many employees in the industry are faced. This case is regarded as another example of exploitation at the workplace, which is widespread in the catering trade.

Details of the incident

The waitress was originally optimistic when she decided to work in the gastronomic company. Depending on the first work, the entire process should be seen as a kind of trial period. Despite their efforts and the working hours worked, the hoped -for remuneration failed to materialize, which not only raises legal but also moral questions.

The case not only aroused the interest of the Chamber of Labor, but could also lead to further clarifications regarding the employment relationships in the catering. Questions about the rights of employees and the responsibility of the employers are in the room. In the industry, an unequal distribution of power between employees and employers is often spoken of, which increasingly leads to conflicts.

This incident could also initiate a broader debate on how employees in the catering trade can better protect themselves and which legal steps are necessary to avoid similar cases in the future. Nevertheless, it remains to be seen how the legal consequences for the affected company will be, since such events in the industry must not be ignored. More detailed information on this topic can be found in a detailed report at www.heute.at .