Termination of Employment Contract (Austria)

Sample "Kündigung Arbeitsvertrag (Österreich)"

Create your termination letter (Kündigung) quickly and easily with our template. In German, this document is called "Kündigung Arbeitsvertrag (Österreich)"

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Resignation Letter in Austria – Kündigung

A Kündigung is the official resignation letter used to terminate an employment contract in Austria. This document must be written in German and follow formal business letter standards so that it is legally recognized by the employer. Incorrect or informal wording may lead to delays or rejection of the resignation.

With the DokBrief service you can quickly create your resignation letter online for free. There is no need to search for templates or translate texts yourself — the form automatically generates a correctly formatted Kündigung according to Austrian standards.

How to create your resignation letter

To properly issue a Kündigung in Austria, you must provide the employee’s personal details, employer information, the desired termination date, and use officially accepted German business language.

  • Your full name and address.
  • Employer name and address.
  • Termination date.
  • Formal German resignation wording.

After submitting the form, you instantly receive the completed resignation letter text and a PDF file which can be printed or sent to your employer by email.

When do you need a Kündigung?

  • When changing jobs.
  • When resigning voluntarily.
  • During the probation period.
  • At the end of a fixed-term contract.
  • When leaving Austria.

Free resignation template online

DokBrief provides a free online resignation template specifically adapted for Austria. All documents are generated without registration, and all entered data is used only for the current document generation and is not stored.

Use the service anytime to quickly and safely prepare your resignation letter.

Important notice

DokBrief does not provide legal advice. All documents are created based on standardized templates and are intended solely to assist in preparing official correspondence.

FAQ

For Angestellte (white-collar employees), the minimum notice period (Kündigungsfrist) is typically 1 month to the end of the calendar month, but it can be extended by contract up to 6 months, provided the employer’s notice period is not shorter.

The reason for resignation in a written Kündigung from the employee’s side in Austria is generally not required and does not need to be stated in the letter.

The law permits an oral Kündigung if not otherwise stipulated, however it is always recommended to submit the resignation in writing, specifying the parties, the date of issuance, the end date of the employment relationship, and the employee’s personal signature.