Five typical mistakes in time recording
Recording working time has long since ceased to be just a tedious chore that you do on the side. Rather, it has become a central instrument [...]
Travel expenses Germany
Travel expenses are a recurring topic for many companies in Germany - and at the same time often a source of uncertainty. Between legal requirements, tax [...]
Violations of working time recording: What are the penalties?
Violations of working time recording can quickly become expensive for companies in Germany and Austria, as the legal requirements are strict and are [...]
Germany: Tax-optimized overtime accounting
The tax-optimized accounting of overtime is a decisive factor for companies in Germany when it comes to both complying with legal requirements and maximizing employees' net wages. Precise time recording allows overtime worked to be clearly documented and remunerated in a targeted manner so that tax-free or tax-privileged bonuses - for example for night, Sunday or public holiday work - are optimally utilized.
What are travel expenses and why are they relevant?
Travel expenses are incurred whenever employees are away from their usual place of work for business reasons. They are an integral part of business reality and have considerable tax relevance for both companies and employees. Correct travel expense accounting not only ensures financial reimbursements, but also compliance with legal regulations.
Cloud-based time recording and GDPR
Companies in Austria must record working hours accurately and in compliance with the law using time recording, while adhering to the strict data protection requirements of the GDPR. The choice of cloud-based time recording software plays a key role here - especially when it comes to the security and control of sensitive working time data. Modern solutions not only offer flexibility and efficiency, but also meet the highest standards when it comes to protecting personal data.
Non-reimbursable travel expenses
Anyone who travels on business incurs travel expenses - but not every expense incurred on the road can be claimed via the travel expense report. [...]
How is substitute rest calculated in Austria?
Alternative rest is a special rest period to which employees in Austria are entitled if they have worked during their regular statutory rest periods, particularly at night or on weekends and public holidays.
How high is the daily allowance in Austria?
When you're traveling for work, you incur unavoidable expenses: Meals, snacks, drinks - it all adds up. To fairly compensate for these additional expenses, Austrian tax law provides for so-called daily allowances.
Digital time recording Austria: Labor law requirements 2025
Digital time recording has become an integral part of everyday working life. In Austria in particular, the legal requirements for documenting working hours are clearly regulated and binding for companies. If you want to be on the safe side as an employer or HR manager, you should know the most important requirements, obligations and options. In this article, you will find out which labor law requirements must be observed for time recording in Austria, which systems have proven themselves and how you can work efficiently and legally compliant with modern solutions.
