Labor Law
Foreign 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…
Read MoreIs It Legal to Require Employees to Get Vaccinated?
The coronavirus pandemic poses new complex challenges that we have never faced before, which raises the question of whether vaccine mandates – or specifically, mandatory vaccination for employees – are legal according to Israeli law. What are employers allowed to do if an employee refuses to get vaccinated? Our law offices in Jerusalem and Tel…
Read MoreInjunction to Prevent Employee Termination – Is It Possible to Apply Against Termination of Your Job?
An injunction to prevent employee termination is an order by the Labor Court to maintain the continuity of the employment or even reinstate an employee who was discharged unlawfully. To meet the legal standard necessary to make an application for unlawful termination and receive an injunction, it is important to know what the law says…
Read MoreSouth-African Legal Opinion
There are issues on which the Israeli courts refer to foreign legal opinions. A South-African legal opinion is referred to in cases involving labor law, real estate law, wills and inheritances, enforcement of foreign judgments, and more, relating to South-African law. Foreign Expert Legal Opinion – Labor Law For example, in Choppy Sea Treading Ltd…
Read MoreObtaining a Kashrut Certificate (Approval for Consumption by Jewish Law) for International Food Companies
Recently, more and more international food companies are seeking to enter the Israeli food market. The Israeli public has a gourmet streak, willing to try a larger variety of foods than is customary in other countries in the area. However, the question of the kashrut of the imported products arises, and with it the various…
Read MoreInternational Employment Contract – Legal Information for Employers
Although we tend to think of the business world as a global village, the employment of international workers is only in its infancy, increasing primarily due to the worldwide shift to remote work. Foreign companies express great interest in employing Israeli workers. However, there are various legal hurdles to overcome. In this article, a lawyer…
Read MoreVicarious Liability of Employer for the Actions of Employees and Subordinates
Is it possible for employers to be held liable for the actions of employees and their subordinates? The answer is in the affirmative. In Israeli law, vicarious liability may be imposed on an employer, making them directly or indirectly responsible for the actions of their employees. When may employers find themselves responsible for the actions…
Read MoreThe Rights of Children of Immigrants in Israel
Hundreds of thousands of children live in Israel who have immigrated here with their families, but not many of them know what the rights of children of immigrants are. Whether they are children of foreign workers or of asylum seekers, this ignorance often means they don’t receive the benefits they are due. This article explains…
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