The Labour Inspectorate

The Labour Inspectorate is Austria´s largest authority responsible for monitoring employment conditions. Its sphere of competence covers the majority of employees.

Only the following groups are exempted:

  • employees of the provinces and local authorities who do not work for a company
  • employees in agriculture and forestry
  • institutions operated by legally recognised religious communities
  • private households

The Labour Inspectorate monitors the protection of life and health of employees, adherence to the provisions on working hours and rest periods, the employment of children and young people, and the protection of pregnant women and nursing mothers.

It does not inspect employment contracts, collective agreements, illegal employment or wage and social dumping. There are separate authorities responsible for these issues as well as the Labour and Social Court. Special regulations apply for persons who work from home.

The Labour Inspectorate is divided into 14 regional offices (labour inspectorates across Austria).

Map of regional inspectorates

 

 

 




For the region of Vienna and the surrounding communities five regional inspectorates have been established, inlcuding a separate Labour Inspectorate for Construction. 

Map of labour inspectorates in Vienna

 

 

Letzte Änderung am: 19.02.2026