Well versed in EU regulatory topics such as the EU Pay Transparency Directive, KPMG Law - Buchberger Ettmayer Rechtsanwälte GmbH is equipped to support clients with labour mobility topics, including work permits for foreign employees and representation before administrative authorities, negotiation of social plans, and restructuring measures. The practice is headed by the ‘brilliant expert’ Elisabeth Wasinger who frequently advises on the implementation of policies, labour law aspects of M&A deals and workforce downsizing.
Testimonials
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‘The collaboration is very responsive, on eye-level and trustful. Their in-house cooperation with other KPMG companies very helpful.'
‘High client orientation, all individuals very competent in their areas, absolutely reliable, very responsive and very clear communication'
Key clients
- ALSTOM Transport Austria GmbH
- Becton Dickinson
Work highlights
- Advised Salzburg AG, one of the most important energy and infrastructure service providers in Austria, on the employment law aspects of the spin-off of its transportation operations (around 700 involved employees) into a new subsidiary and assisted in identifying and implementing employment law integration measures to ensure the smooth continuation of operations.
- Advised Klima- und Energiefonds on design and implementation of a new remuneration scheme already compliant with the requirements of the EU Pay Transparency Directive which is to be transposed into national law by 2026.