Navigating the Complexities of Account freezes Under Tightened Anti-Money Laundering Laws In recent times, heightened scrutiny of anti-money laundering legislation and internal bank compliance measures has led to an increased incidence of legal disputes between bank customers and their financial institutions, particularly concerning account freezes.     The Causes and Legal Grounds for Account Freezes […]

On December 13, 2023, the Vienna Building Code underwent significant amendments, marking a pivotal moment in the city’s approach to urban development and sustainability. Passed by the Vienna State Parliament on November 23, 2023, these amendments introduce several crucial changes aimed at promoting energy efficiency, environmental sustainability, and responsible urban planning.   Here are some […]

A work environment in which everyone’s dignity is not respected and in which interpersonal relationships are not based on mutual fairness is neither healthy nor safe. As a consequence, employers can be held liable for the failure to implement health and safety measures to protect their employees. Towards the end of last year the topic […]

SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND POLISH LABOUR LAW   Article 18 (3a) of the Polish Labour Code prohibits discrimination against an employee in the workplace on the grounds of gender and sexual orientation. Discrimination also includes sexual harassment, understood by the Labour Code as any undesirable behaviour of a sexual nature or relating to the sex of […]