Labor Law
Work Accidents Due to Employer Negligence in Israel
What are the legal rights of an employee who suffers from a work accident that occurred due to negligence on the part of the employer? Work accidents that occur due to negligence on the part of the employer may constitute grounds for a compensation lawsuit against the employer. In addition, when work accidents occur (that…
Read MoreContributory negligence in Compensation Claims – How Can it Reduce the Compensation Amount You Deserve?
What is the meaning of “Contributory negligence” in tort suits? Contributory negligence is a term meaning that despite injury and bodily damages caused to a person, this person still bears some fault in the occurrence of the damage caused to them. A contributory fault argument is usually raised by defendants in tort compensation suits, and…
Read MoreA Car Accident Which is also a Work Accident
As we’ve written in previous articles, work accidents can occur in a number of circumstances, one of them being a road accident which is a work accident. A work accident can take place in the workplace, as well as while commuting from home to the workplace, and back to the employee’s home. This article explains…
Read MoreBonuses and calculating severance pay – legal information from a labor law attorney
Are employee bonuses considered wages for the purposes of severance pay? Court rulings have established tests for deciding this issue, by which each case must be examined to determine whether the bonus is a part of the employee’s salary or not. If the bonus is conditional on specific circumstances such as the employee’s performance, it…
Read MoreWork accidents – how can you receive compensation and exercise your rights?
Did you know that a work accident can also happen on the way to the workplace or while working from home? Did you know that even self-employed workers can file a claim for a work accident? Are you aware that there are several different routes through which you can sue for damage caused at the…
Read MoreSeverance pay due to moving (legal information)
Are employees who resigned following a move to a new home eligible for severance pay? The law in Israel states that severance pay for relocation must be extended in certain conditions. The decision on the issue depends very much on the circumstances of the move. The law provides a list of criteria – if one…
Read MoreFinancial compensation for work accident victims
What financial compensation are work accident victims in Israel entitled to? The law entitles victims of work accidents to financial compensation and additional benefits, which can be claimed through the National Insurance Institute. The amount of work accident compensation is set according to the claimants’ determined level of disability. The compensation may vary depending on…
Read MoreForeign workers’ deposit (legal information)
Israeli law stipulates that a monthly deposit be made for foreign workers in the construction, specialized technology and nursing industries. This deposit is made available to the workers when they leave Israel permanently and is intended to ensure that their rights are protected. The amount of deposit varies among the different employment sectors. Employers who…
Read MoreEntry visa to Israel for commercial and employment purposes (important legal information)
How do you obtain a permit of entry to Israel for commerce and employment purposes? Many Palestinian workers and businessmen living in the West Bank wish to enter Israel to work, due to the many business and employment opportunities available to workers in Israel. In practice, this often entails a complicated legal procedure, and it…
Read MoreA Traffic Accident that is also a Work Accident (Legal Information)
When is a traffic accident considered a work accident as well? Israeli law poses an extremely broad definition of a work accident, and the definition is likely to apply to a broad spectrum of incidents, including traffic accidents. The test used to decide this question – whether a traffic accident suffered by employees is also…
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