Worker participation - Austria

Introduction

Various forms of worker participation and involvement are established in Austria. This article covers forms of direct participation like information, consultation and delegation (individual and group level), as well as representative participation, including joint consultation, co-determination, and collective bargaining, with special focus on OSH matters. The article will focus on the describing the legal instruments, as well as the implementation at different levels (cross-industry, sectoral and company). An overview of worker participation methods can be found in Methods and effects of worker participation and Occupational safety and health management…