ILO Home
NATLEX home page NATLEX home page
Home pageContact usHow do I use NATLEX? 
 
  
0   
 Browse by country
 
0
Français - Español  
  
48 results match your search (1-48 displayed)



2001AUT-2001-L-84889
Austria
General provisions
 
Compensation Fund Act, 2001.
(Entschädigungsfondsgesetz)
Federal Law Gazette, 2001, I, No. 12/2001
Law on-line in German, Bundeskanzleramt, Rechtsinformationssystem (RIS), Austria (consulted on 2010-10-11)

Federal Act on the Establishment of a General Compensation Fund for Victims of National Socialism and on Restitution Measures (Compensation Fund Act) as well as on the Amendment of the General Social Security Act and the Care for Victims Act.




2000-02-18AUT-2000-L-57546
Austria
General provisions
 
Law which amends the Law on the Labour Constitution, No. 14.
Bundesgesetzblatt, 2000-02-18, pp. 59

Defines the term member states and determines the application of the law to enterprises.
Date of entry into force: 1999-12-15




1998-08-14AUT-1998-L-51186
Austria
General provisions
 
Amendment to the Citizenship Act 1998 (No. 124).
Bundesgesetzblatt, Part I, 1998-08-14, No. 124, pp. 1519-1524

Amends the Citizenship Act 1985 (BGBl. 311). Provides anew for the criteria for obtaining Austrian citizenship. Citizenship may be granted to persons residing in Austria for at least ten years, or to persons who have been married to an Austrian for a year and have lived in Austria for at least four years.




1996-08-20AUT-1996-L-45344
Austria
General provisions
 
Act to amend the standing orders of the National Council (Text No. 438).
Bundesgesetzblatt, 1996-08-20, No. 141, pp. 3091-3100

Amends provisions of the Standing Orders of the National Council Act of 1975 regarding procedures when dealing with matters related to the European Union.
Date of entry into force: 1996-09-15




1994-08-19AUT-1994-L-41167
Austria
General provisions
 
Federal Act to amend the Act regarding judicial procedures for legal proceedings concerning Labour and Social Security matters. Text No. 624.
Bundesgesetzblatt, 1994-08-19, No. 194, pp. 5199-5208

Date of entry into force: 1994-08-19




1990AUT-1990-L-48595
Austria
General provisions
 
Defense Act 1990 (Wehrgesetz, BGBl. 1990/305). [Text 45a].
Arbeitsrecht, Dittrich, Tades, Manz Verlag, Vienna, Austria, ISBN: 3-214-11169-8

Inter alia, provides for compulsory military service. Consolidated text with annotations.

Amending text(s):
2000-12-29 (AUT-2000-L-58707)
Federal Law to amend the Law on the Army 1990.



1987-05-15AUT-1987-C-84892
Austria
General provisions
 
Duty to Grant Information Act.
(Auskunftspflichtgesetz (StF: BGBl. Nr. 287/1987))
Law in English and German, Bundeskanzleramt, Rechtsinformationssystem (RIS), Austria (PDF) (consulted on 2010-10-11)

Federal Act dated 15th May 1987 on the duty to grant information on the part of the administration of the Federation and on a modification of the Federal Ministries Act 1986.

Related text(s):
1987 (AUT-1987-L-84894)
Fundamental Act on the duty to grant Information.



1987AUT-1987-L-84894
Austria
General provisions
 
Fundamental Act on the duty to grant Information.
(Auskunftspflicht-Grundsatzgesetz (StF: BGBl.Nr. 286/1987))
Law in English and German, Bundeskanzleramt, Rechtsinformationssystem (RIS), Austria (PDF) (consulted on 2010-10-11)

Provides that everyone is able to request information.

Related text(s):
1987-05-15 (AUT-1987-C-84892)
Duty to Grant Information Act.



1985-03-07AUT-1985-L-42850
Austria
General provisions
 
Labour and Social Courts Act (ASGG) BGBl. No. 104/1985.
(Arbeits- und Sozialgerichtsgesetz)
Arbeitsrecht, Dittrich, Veit, Tades, Manz Verlag, Vienna, Austria, ISBN: 3-214-11148-5
SOZDOK edition 1998, Ministry of Labour, 29 p.
Act on-line in German - Consolidated, Bundeskanzleramt, Rechtsinformationssystem (RIS), Austria (PDF of Act in German as amended to BGBl. I Nr. 35/2012) (consulted on 2011-08-07)

Sets forth structure and organisation of industrial and welfare tribunals as well as legal proceedings at each level. Consolidated text.

Amending text(s):
2011-12-06 (AUT-2011-L-90236)
Federal Act to amend the Labour and Social Courts Act (BGBI. 135/2011).

2009-07-23 (AUT-2009-L-87437)
Federal Act to amend Labour and Social Court Act (Text No. 97/2009).

2007-10-17 (AUT-2007-L-87703)
Federal Act to amend Federal Act on the Labour Constitution and freedom of association, Federal Act on the Postal Service Works Constitution and the Labour and Social Court Federal Act (Text No. BGBl. I Nr. 77/2007)



1984-11-27AUT-1984-L-84890
Austria
General provisions
 
Comprehensive protection of the environment Law, 1984.
(Bundesverfassungsgesetz vom 27. November 1984 über den umfassenden Umwelt-schutz)
Law on-line in German, Bundeskanzleramt, Rechtsinformationssystem (RIS), Austria (PDF) (consulted on 2010-10-11)

§ 1. (1) The Republic of Austria (Federation, Laender and Municipalities) acknowledges its responsibility for the comprehensive protection of the environment.
(2) Comprehensive protection of the environment is protecting the natural environment as the basis of mankind's life resources against detrimental effects. Comprehensive protection of the environment consists in particular of measures to keep air, water and soils clean and to avoid disturbing noise.
§ 2. The Federal Government shall be in charge of executing this Federal Constitutional Act.

Related text(s):
1989-06-07 (AUT-1989-L-8327)
Federal Act of 7 June 1989 financing and implementing toxic waste clean-up, and amending the Environment and Water Act (BGBI. 79/1987) [and other environmental Acts]. Text No. 299.



1982-07-01AUT-1982-L-42830
Austria
General provisions
 
Federal Act on bankruptcy (excerpt).
Arbeitsrecht, 1995-10, Dittrich, Veit, Tades, Manz Verlag, Vienna, Austria

Allows employment contracts can be cancelled by an employee within one month after the opening of bankruptcy proceedings of an employer. While employees may give advance notice without regard to the legal period of giving notice of one month, employers or their receivers must continue to respect this period.

Amending text(s):
2001-07-31 (AUT-2001-L-71666)
Federal Act No. 88 concerning establishment of "IAF-Service GmbH" and amendment to the Federal Welfare Centres Act, the Act on Wage Protection in Insolvencies, the Labour and Social Courts Act, the Bankruptcy Act and the Federal Finance Act of 2001 (National Council: GP XXI RV 666 AB 737, p. 74; Federal Council: AB 6434, p. 79).



1981-04-21AUT-1981-CL-11122
Austria
General provisions
 
Notification of the Federal Chancellor respecting the repeal by the Constitutional Court of certain words in clause 2 of section 1 (3) of the Insolvency (Guarantee of Remuneration) Act [Text 324 of 1977 : LS 1977-Aus.1]. Text No. 209.
Bundesgesetzblatt, 1981

The words "a dismissal grant or" and "grant or" repealed as unconstitutional.




2011-11-15AUT-2011-L-90197
Austria
Constitutional law
 
EU Information Act (EU InfoG) (BGBI. No. 113/2011).
(Bundesgesetz über Information in EU-Angelegenheiten (EU-Informationsgesetz EU-InfoG))
Bundesgesetzblatt Teil I, 2011-12-12, vol. 113, pp. 1-4
Act on-line in German, Bundeskanzleramt, Rechtsinformationssystem (RIS), Austria (PDF) (consulted on 2012-06-22)

The Act consists of thirteen articles which deal with the following:
1. Preliminary
2. European documents
3. Documents issued by Austrian Authorities
4. Formal specifications
5. Additional information
6. Written information
7. Annual review
8. Information regarding complaints of the principle of devolving decisions to the lowest practical level
9. Information transition and handling
10. EU database
11. Safety of the information
12. Obligation of publication
13. Entry into force.
Date of entry into force: 2012-01-01




2007-01-30AUT-2007-L-87702
Austria
Constitutional law
 
Federal Act to amend Federal Constitutional Law (Text No. BGBl. I Nr. 5/2007)
(Bundesverfassungsgesetz, mit dem das Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz geändert wird)
Bundesgesetzblatt für die Republik Österreich, 2007-01-22, vol 5, pp. 1-2
Act on-line in German, Bundeskanzleramt, Rechtsinformationssystem (RIS), Austria (PDF) (consulted on 2011-09-01)

Major amendments: Article 67a (new) in order to assist the Federal President in the management of his official duties, Office of the President is appointed, which reports to the President.
Article 67 does not apply to the appointment of staff of the Office of the President and the Ceremony of official titles deriving from this act and for the President to exercise those duties.

Date of entry into force: 2007-01-22

Amended text(s):
1930 (AUT-1995-C-49400)
Federal Constitutional Law of 1930 [consolidated version].



1999-01-08AUT-1999-C-51639
Austria
Constitutional law
 
Amendment of the Federal Constitution. No. 8.
Bundesgesetzblatt, Part I, 1999-01-08, No. 8, pp. 61-63

Amends Article 21, sub-paragraph 1(4) of the Constitution with regard to the competency of the Federal States in relation to employment contracts of and occupational safety matters concerning provincial public servants. Also inserts a new Article 118a which regards community security services.
Date of entry into force: 1999-01-08

Amended text(s):
1930 (AUT-1995-C-49400)
Federal Constitutional Law of 1930 [consolidated version].



1997-08-13AUT-1997-C-48009
Austria
Constitutional law
 
Amendment of the Federal Constitution (Text No. 87).
Bundesgesetzblatt, Part I, 1997-08-13, pp. 1093-94

Inserts a new section which prohibits discrimination against disabled persons and commits the State to promote the equal treatment of disabled and non-disabled people. In addition, provides for detailed rules regarding succession of power in the case of the incapacity of the Chancellor, the Vice Chancellor, or any federal minister. Finally, provides for the creation of an independent Federal Asylum Senate, which shall be the highest body of appeal in matters regarding the granting of asylum.

Amended text(s):
1930 (AUT-1995-C-49400)
Federal Constitutional Law of 1930 [consolidated version].



1996-08-20AUT-1996-C-45343
Austria
Constitutional law
 
Amendment of the Federal Constitution (Text No. 437).
Bundesgesetzblatt, 1996-08-20, No. 141, p. 3091

Provides two amendments. The first allows certain measures which relate to the European Union to be handled by a special committee in place of the National Council. The second amendment requires the President to convene a meeting of the National Council if the necessary number of members request him or her to do so.
Date of entry into force: 1996-09-15

Amended text(s):
1930 (AUT-1995-C-49400)
Federal Constitutional Law of 1930 [consolidated version].



1930AUT-1995-C-49400
Austria
Constitutional law
 
Federal Constitutional Law of 1930 [consolidated version].
(Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz (B-VG))
Constitutions of the Countries of the World, 1998-02, Gisbert H. Flanz, Oceana Publications, Dobbs Ferry, NY, USA, pp. 1-97
Constitution in English and German, Bundeskanzleramt, Rechtsinformationssystem (RIS), Austria (PDF) (consulted on 2010-10-11)

Establishes the Constitution of Austria and as amended, provides for Austria's entry into the European Union.

Amending text(s):
2007-01-30 (AUT-2007-L-87702)
Federal Act to amend Federal Constitutional Law (Text No. BGBl. I Nr. 5/2007)

1999-01-08 (AUT-1999-C-51639)
Amendment of the Federal Constitution. No. 8.

1997-08-13 (AUT-1997-C-48009)
Amendment of the Federal Constitution (Text No. 87).

1996-08-20 (AUT-1996-C-45343)
Amendment of the Federal Constitution (Text No. 437).
Related text(s):
2011-01-20 (AUT-2011-L-90242)
Children's Rights Act (BGBI. 4/2011).

1973 (AUT-1973-L-84895)
Federal Constitutional Act on abolishment of all forms of racial discrimination.



1867-12-21AUT-1867-L-84888
Austria
Constitutional law
 
Basic Law on the General Rights of Nationals - StGG.
(Staatsgrundgesetz vom 21. December 1867, über die allgemeinen Rechte der Staatsbürger für die im Reichsrathe vertretenen Königreiche und Länder - StGG)
Law on-line in German, Bundeskanzleramt, Rechtsinformationssystem (RIS), Austria (PDF) (consulted on 2010-10-11)

Provides for the rights of Austrian nationals including the right of assembly and to constitute associations.




2009-07-23AUT-2009-L-87437
Austria
Labour codes, general labour and employment acts
 
Federal Act to amend Labour and Social Court Act (Text No. 97/2009).
(Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Arbeits- und Sozialgerichtsgesetz geändert wird (Änderung des Arbeits- und Sozialgerichtsgesetzes))
Bundesgesetzblatt für die Republik Österreich, 2009-08-18, vol. 97, p. 1
Act on-line in German, Bundeskanzleramt, Rechtsinformationssystem (RIS), Austria (PDF) (consulted on 2011-08-07)

Amendments to § 81: an electronic copy of verdict in social right case is to be provided to the Federal Ministry of Labour, Social Affairs and Consumer Protection.
Date of entry into force: 2009-08-01

Amended text(s):
1985-03-07 (AUT-1985-L-42850)
Labour and Social Courts Act (ASGG) BGBl. No. 104/1985.



1999-07-22AUT-1999-L-59120
Austria
Labour codes, general labour and employment acts
 
Act amending the Labour Contract Conformity Act, Hiring-Out of Labour Act, the Labour and Social Security Court Act, the Employment of Foreign Nationals Act, and the Public Contractors Act (No. 120).
Bundesgesetzblatt, Part I, 1999-07-22, No. 120, pp. 933-940

Amends Labour Contract Adaptation Act, the Hiring-Out of Labour Act, the Labour and Social Security Court Act, the Foreign Nationals Employment Act, and the Public Contractors Act, inter alia, with regard to claims against foreign employers without residence in Austria.

Amended text(s):
1993 (AUT-1993-L-42827)
Employment Contract Law Harmonization Act (AVRAG) BGBl. No. 459/1993.



1986-10-01AUT-1986-L-2790
Austria
Labour codes, general labour and employment acts
 
Loi fédérale du 1er octobre 1986 modifiant la loi [du 14 déc. 1973 : SL 1973 - Aut. 2] sur les relations collectives de travail; la loi de 1979 [du 17 avril 1979 : SL 1979 - Aut. 2] sur la protection de la maternité; la loi de 1956 sur la sécurité de l'emploi [BGBl. No. 154/1956]; la loi de 1960 sur le travail à domicile [BGBl. No. 105/1961]; la loi de 1962 sur les aides de ménage et les employés de maison [BGBl. No. 235/1962]; la loi introductive des lois sur les procédures administratives [BGBl. No. 172/1950] et la loi de 1969 [SL 1969 - Aut. 1] sur l'apprentissage. Loi d'adaptation concernant la juridiction du travail et la juridiction sociale. Texte No. 563.
Bundesgesetzblatt, 1986-10-23, No. 230, pp. 3527-3536

Related text(s):
1993-07-09 (AUT-1993-L-34616)
Federal Act amending Labour Contracts Act, the Employees Act, Employees of Estates Act and the House Aides and House Employees Act.



2009-12-18AUT-2009-L-87428
Austria
Civil, commercial and family law
 
Registered Partnership Act (Text No. 135/2009).
(Eingetragene Partnerschaft-Gesetz (EPG))
Bundesgesetzblatt für die Republik Österreich, 2009-12-30, vol. 135, pp. 1-77
Act on-line in German, Bundeskanzleramt, Rechtsinformationssystem (RIS), Austria (PDF) (consulted on 2011-08-09)

Section 1. Civil and Criminal Law
Section 2. Occupational, Social and Social Security Law
Section 3. Fiscal Law
Section 4. Administrative procedure, privacy and Civil Service law
Section 5. Marital status, passport and reporting, and foreigners law
Section 6. Other provisions
Final and transitional provisions


Date of entry into force: 2010-01-01




2001-07-31AUT-2001-L-71666
Austria
Civil, commercial and family law
 
Federal Act No. 88 concerning establishment of "IAF-Service GmbH" and amendment to the Federal Welfare Centres Act, the Act on Wage Protection in Insolvencies, the Labour and Social Courts Act, the Bankruptcy Act and the Federal Finance Act of 2001 (National Council: GP XXI RV 666 AB 737, p. 74; Federal Council: AB 6434, p. 79).
Unofficial English translation from the Bundesgestzblatt, 2001-07-31, Part I., pp, 1347-1358

Establishes the Insolvency Payment Insurance Fund (IAF Service GmbH) to perform tasks in the area of wage protection in insolvencies, formerly undertaken by the Federal Offices for Social Affairs and the Disabled under the Act on Wage Protection in Insolvencies.

Amended text(s):
1982-07-01 (AUT-1982-L-42830)
Federal Act on bankruptcy (excerpt).



1811AUT-1811-L-42818
Austria
Civil, commercial and family law
 
Civil Code (excerpt) (Allgemeines bürgerliches Gesetzbuch (ABGB). Text No. 52.
Arbeitsrecht, Dittrich, Veit, Tades, Manz Verlag, Vienna, Austria, ISBN: 3-214-11148-5

Concerns both the different kinds of contracts which are related to labour law and the completion of such a contract. Consolidated text.

Amending text(s):
2004-07-14 (AUT-2004-L-69644)
Federal Act amending the Unemployment Insurance Act 1977, the Employment Service Act, the Labour Market Policy Finance Act, the Construction Workers Bad Weather Compensation Act 1957, the Insolvency Payment Guarantee Act, the General Civil Code and the Youth Education Guarantee Act (No. 77 of 2004).



1998-08-20AUT-1998-L-50782
Austria
Criminal and penal law
 
Amendment of the Criminal Law (Strafrechtsänderungsgesetz) 1998. No. 153.
Bundesgesetzblatt, Part I, 1998-08-20, No. 153, pp. 1825-1829

Amends the Penal Code (BGBl. No. 60/1974) with regard to the offenses of misuse of public office and sexual abuse of minors.




1991AUT-1991-L-84887
Austria
Criminal and penal law
 
Administrative Penal Act 1991 - VStG.
(Verwaltungsstrafgesetz 1991 - VStG)
Law on-line in German, Bundeskanzleramt, Rechtsinformationssystem (RIS), Austria (PDF) (consulted on 2010-10-11)

Part I: General provisions of the administrative penal law - General prerequisites of penal liability
Part II: Administrative penal proceeding
Part III: Execution of Sentences
Part IV: Extinction of criminal record, special regulations for proceeding, cost of proceeding




1988-11-29AUT-1988-C-49401
Austria
Criminal and penal law
 
Federal Constitutional Law on the Protection of Personal Freedom.
(Bundesverfassungsgesetz über den Schutz der persönlichen Freiheit)
Constitutions of the Countries of the World, 1998-02, Gisbert H. Flanz, Oceana Publications, Dobbs Ferry, NY, USA, pp. 98-101
Act on-line, Bundeskanzleramt Rechtsinformationssystem (Legal Information System of the Republic of Austria (RIS)), Federal Chancellery, Austria (PDF of Act as amended to 2008) (consulted on 2011-07-12)

Sets forth rights and freedom in relation to arrest and detention.
Date of entry into force: 1991-01-01




2005-05-27INT-2005-IA-77528
International
Criminal and penal law
 
Traité entre le Royaume de Belgique, la République fédérale d'Allemagne, le Royaume d'Espagne, la République française, le Grand-Duché de Luxembourg, le Royaume des Pays-Bas et la République d'Autriche relatif à l'approfondissement de la coopération transfrontalière, notamment en vue de lutter contre le terrorisme, la criminalité transfrontalière et la migration illégale (ensemble deux annexes et une déclaration), fait à Prüm le 27 mai 2005.
France: Journal officiel, 2008-01-12, n° 10, p. 658
Traité, Legifrance (consulted on 2008-01-28)

Publié au Journal officiel de la France par le décret n° 200-33 du 10 janvier 2008.




2010-12-17AUT-2010-L-87424
Austria
Human rights
 
Federal Act on Data Transparency Bank (Data Transparency Bank Act) (Text No. 109/2010).
(Bundesgesetz über eine Transparenzdatenbank (Transparenzdatenbankgesetz - TDBG))
Bundesgesetzblatt für die Republik Österreich, 2010-12-23, vol. 109, pp. 1-11
Act on-line in German, Bundeskanzleramt, Rechtsinformationssystem (RIS), Austria (PDF) (consulted on 2011-08-03)

Section 1. Construction and deployment
Section 2. Definitions
Section 3. Data collection
Section 4. Final provisions

Date of entry into force: 2011-01-01




2007-12-20AUT-2007-L-87528
Austria
Human rights
 
Federal law on the Recognition of the Austrian Red Cross and the Protection of the Red Cross Emblem (Red Cross Law - RKG)(Text No. 33/2008).
(Bundesgesetz über die Anerkennung des Österreichischen Roten Kreuzes und den Schutz des Zeichens des Roten Kreuzes (Rotkreuzgesetz - RKG))
Bundesgesetzblatt für die Republik Österreich, 2008-01-11, vol. 33, pp. 1-4
Act on-line in English, Bundeskanzleramt, Rechtsinformationssystem (RIS), Austria (PDF) (consulted on 2011-08-14)

§ 1 The Austrian Red Cross
§ 2 Tasks
§ 3 Dissemination of the body of thought of the Red Cross, Youth Red Cross
§ 4 Confidentiality
§ 5 Emblem
§ 6 Special provisions for armed conflicts
§ 7 Jurisdiction
§ 8 Improper utilisation of emblem
§ 9 Administrative penalties
§ 10 Procedure
§ 11 Entry into force
§ 12 Enforcement
Date of entry into force: 2008-02-01




1999-08-17AUT-1999-L-71932
Austria
Human rights
 
Federal Act concerning the Protection of Personal Data (Datenschutzgesetz 2000 - DSG 2000).
Unofficial English translation, Austrian Data Protection Commission (consulted on 2011-07-12)
Act on-line, Bundeskanzleramt Rechtsinformationssystem (Legal Information System of the Republic of Austria (RIS)), Federal Chancellery, Austria (PDF) (consulted on 2010-10-11)

Article 1 - Constitutional Provisions
Article 2 - General Provisions
Part 1 - General Provisions
Part 2 - Use of Data
Part 3 - Data Security
Part 4 - Publicity of Data Applications
Part 5 - Rights of the Data Subject
Part 6 - Legal Remedies
Part 7 - Control Bodies
Part 8 - Special Purposes of Data Use
Part 9 - Special Uses of Data
Part 10 - Penal Provisions
Part 11 - Transitional and Final Provisions




1998-08-20AUT-1998-L-50784
Austria
Human rights
 
Act establishing a documentation and information service regarding religious sects.
Bundesgesetzblatt, Part I, 1998-08-20, No. 150, pp. 1799-1802

Establishes a Federal Service for Religious Sect Affairs (Sektenfragen) which shall gather information on the activities of religious sects. This task shall not interfere with freedom of religion (subsection 4(2)).




2002-04-26AUT-2002-L-62103
Austria
Economic and social policy
 
Act amending the Income Tax Act 1988, the Corporation Tax Act 1988, the Act promoting establishment of new businesses, the Trades Code 1994, the Act on Employment of Foreign Nationals, the Act on the Adaptation of Labour Contract Law, the Labour Market Promotion Act, the Hiring-Out of Labour Act, the Federal Social Welfare Centers Act, and the Unemployment Insurance Act 1977.
Bundesgesetzblatt, Part I, 2002-04-26, pp. 563-575

Provides inter alia for tax abatement for certain research activities.

Amended text(s):
1988-03-23 (AUT-1988-L-42817)
Temporary Work Agency Act (AÜG) (BGBl. 1988/196).

1979 (AUT-1979-L-42254)
Maternity Protection Act 1979 [consolidated]. (Mutterschutzgesetz, BGBl. 1979/221). Text No. 37.

1977 (AUT-1977-L-49544)
Unemployment Insurance Act (AIVG) (No. 609/1977).

1975-03-20 (AUT-1975-L-42816)
Employment of Foreigners Act (AuslBG) (BGBl. 218/1975).



1997-09-12AUT-1997-L-50039
Austria
Economic and social policy
 
Act to amend insolvency law (IRÄG 1997), No. 114.
Bundesgesetzblatt, Part I, 1997-09-12, pp. 1431-1460

Numerous amendments to the Bankruptcy Code (RGBl. 337/1914), the Compensation Ordinance (BGBl. II, 221/1934), the Companies Act (RGBl. 58/1906), and the Court Organization Act (RGBl. 217/1896). Sets forth a new Act on the reorganization of Companies (Unternehmensreorganisationsgesetz - URG) which provides for a procedure for solvent companies to reorganize their structure.




1995-04-21AUT-1995-R-41072
Austria
Economic and social policy
 
Ordinance of the Minister of Finance, which creates a seperate procedure for the reimbursement of deductable taxes for foreign entrepreneurs.
Bundesgesetzblatt, 1995-04-21, No. 85, p. 3740

Sets up a seperate process for businesses with no headquarters or branches in Austria.
Date of entry into force: 1995-01-01




1995-01-18AUT-1995-L-41053
Austria
Economic and social policy
 
Federal Act on protection against dangerous products (Product Safety Act-1994)
Bundesgesetzblatt, 1995-01-18, No. 23, pp. 2875-2882

Defines dangerous products and requires producers and importers to register any products which may pose a danger to the public. Also sets up a Product Safety Council at the Federal Ministry for Health, Sports and Consumer Protection.
Date of entry into force: 1995-02-01




1989-06-07AUT-1989-L-8327
Austria
Economic and social policy
 
Federal Act of 7 June 1989 financing and implementing toxic waste clean-up, and amending the Environment and Water Act (BGBI. 79/1987) [and other environmental Acts]. Text No. 299.
Bundesgesetzblatt, 1989-06-29, No. 122, p. 2503-2511

Date of entry into force: 1989-07-01

Related text(s):
1984-11-27 (AUT-1984-L-84890)
Comprehensive protection of the environment Law, 1984.



1987-11-24AUT-1987-L-4589
Austria
Economic and social policy
 
Federal Act of 24 November 1987 on measures for financing research, development and reconversion in the industrial economy (Innovation and Technology Fund Act). Text No. 603.
Bundesgesetzblatt, 1987-12-22, No. 225, p. 3963-3965

Establishes the Fund, which is to promote research, development, reconversion and investment. Contains provisions on its administration.




1984AUT-1984-L-42829
Austria
Economic and social policy
 
Federal Act to counteract unfair competition (excerpt) (UWG, BGBl. 1984/448). Text No. 54.
Arbeitsrecht, Dittrich, Veit, Tades, Manz Verlag, Vienna, Austria, ISBN: 3-214-11148-5

Sets out various measures to counteract unfair competition. Prescribes punishments, including liability for damages and prison sentences of up to 3 months, for persons who attempt to corrupt employees to gain business advantages. Similar punishments apply to employees who betray internal business secrets of their employer. Consolidated text.




1983AUT-1983-L-42237
Austria
Economic and social policy
 
Federal Act to establish chambers of commerce (HandelskammerG). Text No. 5.
Arbeitsrecht, 1995-04-01, Dittrich, Veit, Tades, Manz Verlag, Vienna, Austria

These chambers, holding a seat in every Land of the Federal State, represent the economic interests of their members. Sectors of employment which can be members of these chambers are enumerated in section 1 of this Act. As a prerequisite to enactment, the chamber must be consulted regarding the contents of every bill that affects its interests. Consolidated text.




1978-03-01AUT-1978-L-13059
Austria
Economic and social policy
 
Small-Scale Industries Code (Amendment) Act. Text No. 233
Bundesgesetzblatt, 1978

A federal Act to amend the Small-Scall Industries Code 1973 [No. 50 of 1974].

Amended text(s):
1973-11-29 (AUT-1973-L-15517)
Small-Scale Industries Code 1973. Text No. 50.



1973-11-29AUT-1973-L-15517
Austria
Economic and social policy
 
Small-Scale Industries Code 1973. Text No. 50.
Bundesgesetzblatt, 1973

A federal Act to make provisions respecting the pursuit of small-scale industries. Replaces the previous Small-Scale Industries Code (LS 1919 - Aus. 4 ... 1933 - Aus. 2), as amended, and repeals a large number of earlier provisions.

Amending text(s):
1978-03-01 (AUT-1978-L-13059)
Small-Scale Industries Code (Amendment) Act. Text No. 233



1972-12-16AUT-1972-L-16325
Austria
Economic and social policy
 
Copyright (Amendment) Act 1972. Text No. 492.
Bundesgesetzblatt, 1972

A federal Act to amend the Copyright Act. Amends the Act of 1936.




1970-07-07AUT-1970-L-17449
Austria
Economic and social policy
 
Notification of the federal Government to publish the up-to-date text of the Act [No. 38] of 1953 respecting the protection of registered trade marks. Text No. 260.
Bundesgesetzblatt, 1970




1970-07-07AUT-1970-L-17448
Austria
Economic and social policy
 
Notification of the Federal Government to promulgate a consolidated text of the Act [No. 128] of 1950 respecting patents. Text No. 259.
Bundesgesetzblatt, 1970




1970-07-07AUT-1970-L-17450
Austria
Economic and social policy
 
Notification of the federal Government to publish the up-to-date text of the Act [No. 39] of 1953 respecting the protection of patents pending. Text No. 261.
Bundesgesetzblatt, 1970




1946-07-24AUT-1946-L-48584
Austria
Economic and social policy
 
Act regarding the establishment of chambers of commerce (Handelskammergesetz (HKG), BGBl. 1946/182). [Text 5].
Arbeitsrecht, Dittrich, Tades, Manz Verlag, Vienna, Austria, ISBN: 3-214-11169-8

Establishes chambers of commerce and subordinate professional committees (s. 31). Consolidated text with annotations.