Rights & Remedies
Information Rights
The right of works councils to receive information from employers on company matters.
Definition
Under the Austrian Labor Relations Act (ArbVG), Information Rights (Informationsrechte) grant works councils the entitlement to receive comprehensive information from employers on various company matters, including economic, social, personnel, and technical issues. This includes access to wage and salary lists, enabling the works council to monitor compliance with labor laws and identify potential disparities.