Law Firm ILN-telligence Podcast | Episode 34: Gil Rosen | Joseph Shem Tov & Co. | Israel
A recent amendment to Israel’s sexual harassment law expands the obligations of an employer under the law to cover employees of contractors providing services to the employer....more
As combat operations continue in Gaza, there have been several developments affecting the workplace, employee rights, and employer obligations in Israel....more
As a result of the recent terrorist attacks in Israel and the resulting Israel-Hamas war, Israelis continue to be called upon for active duty under Israel’s emergency call-up notice. Global employers with operations and/or...more
In the wake of the terrorist attacks on Israel on October 7, 2023, and the ensuing Israel-Hamas War, our U.S.-based clients with employees in Israel have asked how they can support their employees, including their legal and...more
The State of Israel is undergoing a very difficult time, facing a complex and challenging situation which also affects the workplace and work routines. ...more
Termination of employment in Israel can be for any good reason. But employers need to take care to follow the right procedure, and to be aware of local protections and culture....more
AI technologies are changing the way we work and are likely to impact the labor market for years to come. Many employers understand that in addition to the many advantages inherent in generative AI, the use of AI technology...more
The current changes in the Israeli economy sometimes entail a need for employers to downsize their workforces. These proceedings can be complex and require advance preparation, as well as proper, accurate, and in-depth...more
The Israeli National Labor Court has issued a new ruling that expands the responsibilities of employers who use contractors in specific fields of services (cleaning, guarding, and security). The ruling ensures employers’...more
The Israeli National Labor Court recently handed down a precedent-setting ruling. This ruling expands the consequences of “position of authority in a work relationship” in investigating a sexual harassment claim to what the...more
The National Labor Court published a ruling recently regarding employers’ obligations when investigating complaints pursuant to the Prevention of Sexual Harassment Law. In the case at hand, the complainant studied and...more
Providing medical information about a person is a highly sensitive personal matter. Asking for it as part of the hiring process raises difficulties in relation to both Israeli labor and privacy protection laws. Employers may...more
The Israeli Prevention of Sexual Harassment Law may not explicitly consider sexual harassment that creates a hostile environment an offense, but this phenomenon exists and is rampant in many workplaces. Surprisingly, the...more
There has been an uptrend in recent years of employers using a variety of technological tools to supervise their employees and oversee the quality of their work. The use of these tools has become more prevalent due to the...more
By October, companies in the European Union employing at least 50 employees will be required to operate an internal reporting system for reporting misconduct that may indicate compliance violations. Furthermore, all companies...more
Employers collect data about their employees. It starts with employees’ salary data, resumes, and work hours. It continues with fingerprints and images from security cameras, followed by employee meals and business trip...more
Last June, the Be’er Sheva Regional Labor Court published an unusual decision. It concerned a female pharmacist who earned a lower salary than a man performing similar work at a different pharmacy owned by the same employer....more
Holland & Knight invites you to read our Spring 2018 Israel Practice newsletter, in which our authors discuss pertinent American-Israeli topics. As Israel has been a crossroads and a prolific source of new ideas for more than...more