Brief overview of the collective agreement
editorial note
Source: Gewerkschaft vida
Blue-collar workers / white-collar workers
Blue-collar workers / white-collar workers
In force since
1 December 2023
Results of the latest round of negotiations
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Salary levels are increased by 8,3 % (1.12.2023).
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Actual salaries are increased by 8,3 % (1.12.2023).
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Supplements subject to indexation and deemed a part of remuneration are increased by 8,3% (1.12.2023).
Minimum wage / minimum salary
Classification according to the ten employment categories (A – J) of the collective agreement, A being the “lowest” and J the “highest” category.
Minimum salary:
- Working time of 40 hours: EUR 2,627.20 (1.12.2023)
- Working time of 38.4 hours: EUR 2,554.88 (1.12.2023)
Supplements and allowances
Allowances for night work, work on Sundays and public holidays
Working time
The regular working time is 40 hours per week
, but may be reduced for all employees to 38.5 hours by a works agreement.
Supplement for extra hours
: 50%
Notice periods
For employers and employees
:
up to 2 years |
6 weeks |
> 2 years to < 5 years |
2 months |
> 5 years to < 15 years |
3 months |
> 15 years to < 25 years |
4 months |
> 25 years |
5 months |
Please note: Expiry of claims
Any claims must be asserted within
nine months
after their due date and/or after they became known.
After the termination of the employment relationship, any claims must be asserted within
three months
.
Other results achieved regarding socio-political aspects
Special payment: Christmas remuneration (
Weihnachtsremuneration
) and annual leave bonus (
Urlaubszuschuss
)
Anniversary bonuses