# Court Rules for Linz Woman in AMS Benefit Dispute

October 20, 2026 at 09:00 AM

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

The **Supreme Administrative Court** in **Vienna** ruled in favor of a **Linz** 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 **AMS** 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 **Republic of Austria** is now required to reimburse the woman 1,346.40 Euro for procedural costs following the successful extraordinary revision.


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