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Agricultural Labor Act 2021 - LAG.

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Date of original text
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Abstract
This Act applies on the employment of the labour and human resources in agriculture and forestry sector, and provides regulations for the relevant employment contract. The document outlines several critical measures aimed at enhancing workplace safety and health. It specifies that employers must document the assessment of workplace hazards and the measures taken to mitigate these risks. The Act contains 27 Sections, and among others, refers to employment contract; salary and reimbursement; working hours; parental leave; maternity leave; holiday and contract termination. Article 12 of the Act refers to prohibition of discrimination, measures to be taken in dangerous conditions and protective safety measures. Article 15 refers to gender equal treatment and Article 20 lays down provision for safety and sanitary conditions at work. Article 25 outlines the agricultural and forestry employers' associations. The Act consists of 431 Articles.
Long title of text
Federal law on labor law in agriculture and forestry (Agricultural Labor Act 2021 - LAG).
Notes
Consolidated version of the Agricultural Labor Act 2021 with the last amendments by BGBl. I Nr. 110/2024.
Repealed
No
Serial Imprint
BGBl. I Nr. 78/2021.
Publication reference
BGBl. I Nr. 78/2021.
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Landarbeitsgesetz 2021.