New Rules for Freelance Contractors Adopted

The parties were divided on the usefulness of this employment model in general. Dagmar Belakowitsch (FPÖ) expressed doubts about the necessity of freelance contractors in Austria and described this path as questionable. Barbara Teiber (SPÖ) and the Social Democrats also view freelance contractors critically and question their usefulness. Markus Koza (Greens) emphasized that freelance contractors often find themselves in precarious employment situations and criticized the lack of works councils.

Freelance Contractors: ÖVP and NEOS Find Model Good

Freelance employment relationships do have their justification, Michael Hammer (ÖVP) was convinced. There should ultimately be flexible employment models, but "transparency, fairness, and clearly defined rights" are needed here. The NEOS hold a similar opinion: The diversity of models in the labor market is a strength, said Johannes Gasser. They want to secure freelance contractors now, "without losing the flexibility of this employment model." The food delivery service Lieferando, which had dismissed employed staff and switched to freelance contractors, caused a stir regarding the working conditions of freelance contractors - a practice criticized by Social Minister Korinna Schumann (SPÖ) in the National Council. "This is not a way we want to deal with workers in Austria," she emphasized.

(APA/Red)

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