The Austrian social security system covers a large proportion of the population. The major principles upon which the system is based are statutory insurance, solidarity, and the self-administration of insurance providers. The main objectives of the Austrian labor market policy are to achieve full employment, keep older employees in work for longer, develop human resources, re-activate the unemployed, and combat long-term unemployment. The country is one of the 12 richest in the world, in terms of GDP, and its unemployment rate is among the lowest in EU member states
The report provides in-depth industry analysis, information, and insights of the employee benefits in Austria, including an overview of the state and compulsory benefits in Austria, detailed information about the private benefits in Austria, insights on various central institutions responsible for the administration of the different branches of social security and the regulatory framework of the employee benefits in Austria
The report provides in-depth industry analysis, information, and insights of the employee benefits in Austria, including an overview of the state and compulsory benefits in Austria, detailed information about the private benefits in Austria, insights on various central institutions responsible for the administration of the different branches of social security and the regulatory framework of the employee benefits in Austria
Key Highlights
- The Hauptverband der Österreichischen Sozialversicherungsträger, The Federal Ministry of Health, The Federal Ministry of Labor, Social Affairs, and Consumer Protection and The Federal Ministry of Economy, Family, and Youth are responsible for the functioning of the overall social security system
- A person’s national insurance contribution is determined based on their income
- An insured person who is unemployed or unable to work and whose benefits have been exhausted is entitled to credited contribution
- In Austria, employers provide voluntary retirement benefits to their employees through Direct benefit schemes, Direct insurance and Occupation pension group insurance
Scope
This report provides a detailed analysis of employee benefits in Austria:- It offers a detailed analysis of the key government-sponsored employee benefits, along with private benefits
- It covers an exhaustive list of employee benefits, including retirement benefits, death in service, long-term disability benefits, medical benefits, workmen's compensation insurance, maternity and paternity benefits, family benefits, unemployment, Family benefits, Long term care, Minimum resources and holidays and private benefits
- It highlights the economic and regulatory situations relating to employee benefits in Austria
Reasons to Buy
- Make strategic decisions using in-depth information related to employee benefits in the country
- Assess employee benefits of the market, including state and compulsory benefits and private benefits
- Gain insights into the key employee benefit schemes offered by private employers in the country
- Gain insights into key organizations governing employee benefits market, and their impact on companies
Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary2. Introduction
2.1 What is this Report about?
2.2 Definitions
3. Country Statistics
4. Overview of Employee Benefits in Austria
5. Regulations
6. State and Compulsory Benefits
6.1 Retirement Benefits
- Introduction
- Eligibility
- Benefits
- Payment options
- Contribution
- Introduction
- Eligibility
- Benefits
- Payment options
- Contribution
- Introduction
- Eligibility
- Benefits
- Payment options
- Contribution
- Introduction
- Eligibility
- Benefits
- Payment options
- Contribution
- Introduction
- Eligibility
- Benefits
- Payment options
- Contribution
- Introduction
- Eligibility
- Benefits
- Payment options
- Contribution
- Introduction
- Eligibility
- Benefits
- Payment options
- Contribution
- Family Benefits
- Unemployment benefits
- Long - term care Benefits
- Minimum Resources Benefits
- Leaves and Holidays
7. Private Benefits
7.1 Retirement Benefits
7.2 Death Benefits
7.3 Disability Benefits
7.4 Medical Benefits
7.5 Accidental and Dismemberment Benefits
7.6 Other Benefits
- About the Publisher
- Contact the Publisher
List of Tables
Table 1: Austria - Minimum Pension Rates 2022
Table 2: Insurance Industry Definitions
Table 3: Austria - Country Statistics, 2020
Table 4: Austria - Minimum Pension Rates 2022
Table 5: Austria - State and Compulsory Benefits, Reference Rates for Equalization Supplement, 2021
Table 6: Austria - Minimum Pension Rates 2022
Table 7: Austria - Compensatory Allowance Rates 2021
Table 8: Austria -Compensatory Pension Bonus 2022
Table 9: Austria - Family Benefits, Child Benefit According to Age, as of July 2021
Table 10: Austria - Family Benefits, Child Benefit According to the Number of Children, as of July 2021
Table 11: Austria - Public Holidays 2022
List of Figures
Figure 1: Austria - Main Institutions of Social Security System
