Interrupt or end an apprenticeship
4 tasks in suggested order
1. Clarify the legally permitted way to end the apprenticeship
Special rules apply to ending an apprenticeship. During the three-month probation period, the apprenticeship can be terminated in writing without giving reasons; there are also, among other options, termination by mutual agreement and other statutory forms of termination.
Apprenticeship employer; for advice, in particular the apprenticeship office of the Economic Chamber and the Chamber of Labour.
Not every type of termination works like an ordinary employment relationship. Check the appropriate statutory route before making a declaration.
Official source: oesterreich.gv.at
2. Terminate in writing and notify the apprenticeship office within the deadline
Where required, termination of the apprenticeship must be in writing. The competent apprenticeship office of the Economic Chamber must be informed of the termination within three weeks.
At the time of the relevant termination; notify the apprenticeship office within 3 weeks.
Apprenticeship employer and the competent apprenticeship office of the Economic Chamber.
For underage apprentices, the signatures of their legal guardians are additionally required.
Official source: oesterreich.gv.at
3. Have the written termination documents and apprenticeship contract ready
Depending on the form of termination, you need the written declaration or agreement; for minors, the required guardian signatures are also needed.
Apprenticeship contract, written termination/end documents and, for minors, the signatures of the legal guardians.
Official source: oesterreich.gv.at
4. For termination by mutual agreement, first obtain confirmation of the prior legal briefing from the Chamber of Labour
For termination by mutual agreement, both sides must sign a written declaration. In addition, confirmation from the competent Chamber of Labour is required that the apprentice was informed about the statutory rules governing termination.
Chamber of Labour for the confirmation; afterwards, a written agreement with the apprenticeship employer.
A purely verbal agreement does not meet these special requirements.
Official source: oesterreich.gv.at
