Court Rules for Linz Woman in AMS Benefit Dispute

The Supreme Administrative Court in Vienna has ordered a recalculation of unemployment benefits based on lower social security deductions.

The in ruled in favor of a woman on July 3, 2026, overturning a previous decision regarding her unemployment benefits. The woman, who began receiving 21.09 Euro daily in 2022, challenged the calculation methods used.

The court found that the incorrectly applied a standard three percent insurance contribution rate. It ruled that reduced social security deductions, specifically 15.12 and 14.12 percent for low-income earners, must be used to calculate benefit amounts.

This ruling forces a reassessment of the woman's claim based on her 2019 and 2020 earnings. Additionally, the is now required to reimburse the woman 1,346.40 Euro for procedural costs following the successful extraordinary revision.


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