From 1 January 2026, a uniform flat-rate tip will apply throughout Austria. This brings you more security, better social benefits - and finally puts an end to injustices!

What will change for you?

• Social security increases: More pension entitlement, higher sick pay, more unemployment benefits – without additional administrative costs
• Legal certainty included: Additional demands from the ÖGK are a thing of the past – even if you used to have to pay tips in arrears
• Tipping remains tax-free – completely for you: It is only assessed at a flat rate for social security purposes, but remains tax-free

Transparency that works

• You can view tips received by card payment from your employer – also applies 3 years retroactively!
• Tronc systems (internal tip distributions) must be disclosed – an end to hidden distribution logics

Fairness and co-determination

• If your tip is less than the lump sum, you can opt out and only count your actual amount instead of the lump sum
• Part-time? No problem: your flat rate will be calculated on a pro rata basis

vida's achievements

In the last negotiations in spring 2024, your union achieved a wage increase of almost 14 percent over two years, as well as a strong increase in apprentice incomes . It has also ensured that a general night work surcharge applies in the hotel and hospitality industry between 0:00 and 6:00 a.m., which has also increased by 1.5 euros. The crediting of previous periods of service has also changed in favor of employees: Your employer must include the periods you have worked in other companies in your classification for up to three years.

In addition, the vida trade union is always committed to ensuring that you also have several weekends and holidays off a year . 

These advantages are waiting for you:

• Wage and salary increases
• Legal advice and legal protection
• Financial support
• Vouchers and discounts in many shops
• Holiday offers
• Seminars and educational offers
• Advice on care and support
• Strong partners in the insurance sector