Labor Law
Answering Your Questions — Legal Information on the Coronavirus Epidemic for Employees and Employers
Unpaid vacation, unemployment benefits, sick leave, annual leave, layoffs – the spread of Coronavirus in Israel brings many challenges and uncertainties in the most basic issues regarding labor laws. In this article, which was published on March 24, 2020, we have gathered the most recent available legal information regarding the Coronavirus. We hope this article…
Read MoreTerminating employment and changing employers for foreign caretakers in Israel
Foreign caretakers come to Israel to care for specific patients for specified periods of time. However, their work often ends during this period, while their work visa is still valid. A caretaker’s employment may be terminated at their own initiative, at the employer’s initiative, or due to external circumstances. This situation raises various legal issues,…
Read MoreIsraeli Hi-Tech Visas for Expert workers
Are you looking for information regarding Hi-Tech visas for Israeli foreign expert workers? Israel has become one of the foremost key players in the technological sphere. It is the Start-Up nation that promotes constant technological advancement benefiting the entire world. Israel is a country that is on the cutting edge of innovations in all fields:…
Read MoreSelf-employed workers in Israel versus employees.
IS IT BETTER FOR A COMPANY TO WORK WITH EMPLOYEES OR CONTRACTORS? Are self-employed workers in Israel or paid employees a better choice? Which is the better choice under what circumstances for an organization that wishes to operate in Israel? There are positive and negative sides to both options. This article from the law firm…
Read MoreTerminally ill workers in Israel – Legal rights
Terminally ill workers in Israel – what are the workplace rights of someone debilitated by cancer or another fatal disease? Can this employee be dismissed? If a chronic or terminal disease affects an employee’s performance, is the employer allowed to fire them? The law firm of Cohen, Decker, Pex, Brosh specializes in Israeli labor law.…
Read MoreDeteriorating work conditions – severance pay upon resignation
Deteriorating work conditions entitle an employee in Israel to receive severance pay upon resignation, provided their working conditions are adversely affected in a tangible manner. Israeli labor law prohibits employers from altering employment conditions until the worker is forced to resign and therefore forfeit severance compensation. The law firm Cohen, Decker, Pex, Brosh, specializes in…
Read MoreWorkplace bullying in Israel
Workplace bullying, also known as “workplace maltreatment,” or “workplace harassment” is one of the most troubling aspects of the Israeli labor market. Whether due to management culture or personal issues, many “bosses” think of their employees as slaves or objects of ridicule. Some employers feel that because they’re the ones paying a salary, they have…
Read MoreHow to legally fire an employee in Israel?
What are the legal requirements for terminating an employment contract in Israel? How to fire an employee in Israel? The labor laws in Israel are particularly strict. An employer cannot legally dismiss a worker without prior notice and due compensation (except for certain cases which allow the denial of compensation). The Israeli law firm of…
Read MoreEmploying a foreign worker without a permit
The employment of a foreign worker without a permit is not a new phenomenon in Israel. For the employer, the main objective for illegal employment is, undoubtedly the attempt to reduce his expenses. But recently, the Israeli Government has strengthened the penal set of regulation and the penalties incurred on employers. In this article, advocate Michael…
Read MoreExemption from the Licensing Examination to Practice Dentistry in Israel
Exemption from licensing examination to practice dentistry in Israel An exemption from taking the licensing examination to practice dentistry in Israel was approved by the Knesset as an amendment to the regulations of dentistry in 2016. The new regulations allow dentists to receive a practicing license without passing a long and exhausting practical and theoretical examination. The law…
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