Funding for Employees with Disabilities in Tobacco Specialty Stores

The funding for employees with disabilities in tobacco specialty shops is aimed at companies in Vienna that wish to newly hire people with disabilities on a permanent employment contract. With a subsidy for gross wage costs, the program aims to create inclusive workplaces and strengthen social participation in the trade & social sectors. Ongoing application opportunities allow for flexible project planning: the subsidized employment can last up to 36 months to ensure continuity in the employment relationship and to cover the long-term skilled labor needs of tobacco specialty shops.

A prerequisite for funding is a new hire from April 1, 2015, onwards and an uninterrupted employment relationship of at least twelve months. Marginal employment is not considered. The funding rate ranges between 10% and 20% of the gross wage costs, with subsidies of up to €3,000 per year possible. Only wage expenses are funded; evaluation is based on legally defined funding requirements and the operational necessity of the new hire. The application must include the employment contract, a certificate of disability, and confirmation from the social insurance provider. Applications can be submitted at any time in a straightforward manner, providing a reliable framework to facilitate the entry of committed people with disabilities into the primary labor market.