The Vienna Chamber of Labor expressly points out in a media release that quarantine is possible when returning from holiday countries. This also applies in particular to guest workers who travel home to their families.

In the last few days, the Republic of Austria has again placed quarantine obligations on travelers from Serbia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria and Romanians and has announced increased controls. In view of the travel warning, AK Wien provides information about the rights and obligations of employees:

• Anyone traveling to a country / area with security levels 5 or 6 either has to be in quarantine for 14 days after returning to Austria or has to show the authorities a negative Corona test.
• The employee must factor in the quarantine during the vacation if it was clear from the legal situation before the start of the trip that a 14-day isolation is required.
• The corona test can be done either in the holiday destination or at the airport and must not be older than four days upon re-entry. The employee bears the costs. The AK calls on the authorities to guarantee inexpensive testing options at the border crossings as well.
• The employer can request a test after a stay in an area of ​​level 5 or 6 in order to shorten the duration of the quarantine. However, there is no obligation to test.
• The employee does not have to inform the company in advance of where the vacation will be taken. Employees are only required to report whether they have been to a level 5 or 6 area upon request after the leave.
• If you are going to an area / country of level 5 or 6, you can agree on alternative options with your employer before you return home. For example, instead of quarantine for a period of two weeks, a home office could be agreed, if possible. The continued payment of remuneration then remains in effect.
• There can be no consequences under labor law after a vacation. Quarantine is not a reason for termination or dismissal. Should it nevertheless come to that, the dismissal / dismissal can in principle be contested because of social unlawfulness.