"The present report describes the structure, the importance, the actors and the evolution of occupational welfare (OW) in Austria, focusing on pensions and unemployment provisions. Based on an overview of the main characteristics of the Austrian welfare state and its tradition of ‘social partnership', comprehensive information is given on occupational pensions and welfare schemes protecting employees from the risk of unemployment. Findings collected in interviews with key social partner representatives from both the employees' and the employers' side complete the information. Austrian OW is not well developed. Notwithstanding attempts to increase the coverage of occupational schemes, especially in the field of pensions, this coverage is still limited to a minority of workers. The recent economic and financial crisis has further limited the interest of social partners and policymakers in occupational pensions. The report is mainly based on a review of research on the Austrian welfare state, including statistical and administrative data (where available); an analysis of collective branch agreements; and interviews with key stakeholders."

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