Posts by Joshua Pex
Non-Compete Clauses in Employment Contracts in Israel
There is significant uncertainty surrounding non-compete clauses in employment contracts, both among employees and employers. In this article, an Israeli labor law expert from our firm explains the legal framework as established by legislation and court rulings. Our law firm, with offices in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, specializes in labor law. We provide legal advice…
Read MoreAccessing Employees’ Email Accounts in Israel: What Is Permitted and What Is Prohibited?
Is accessing employees’ email account legal for an Israeli employer? This is a complex issue that requires balancing employees’ rights to privacy with employers’ rights in the workplace. Regardless, employers must establish clear policies while adhering to legal guidelines, which are explained below. Our law firm, with offices in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, specializes in…
Read MoreHow much does a joint life application cost in Israel?
In this series of articles, we provide extensive legal information regarding the immigration of foreign spouses and how exactly the can obtain legal status as citizens or residents of Israel. This article addresses questions such as: how much does a joint life application cost in Israel, what fees are involved, and when should the payment…
Read MoreStatus in Israel for Spouses of Prisoners
What happens when foreign partners residing in Israel seek to regularize their status, but their Israeli partners (often the male partner) are serving a prison sentence? While Israeli law does not explicitly prevent granting legal status spouses of prisoners, imprisonment can hinder the ability to maintain a normative family life. This, in turn, may lead…
Read MoreWhat is a Laissez-Passer and How Can You Obtain One?
Has your passport been lost, stolen, or expired? Do you need to urgently travel abroad but cannot obtain an emergency passport at Ben-Gurion Airport? Are you currently residing abroad and need to return to Israel or visit it after your passport expired? Or, are you a new immigrant receiving citizenship but not intending to settle…
Read MoreDissolution of Marriage Without Consent – one sided civil divorce in Israel
Deciding to separate and end a romantic relationship, and sometimes break up a family unit, is undoubtedly one of life’s hardest and most impactful decisions. Nevertheless, it’s a reality for many couples who feel they have exhausted their relationship for various reasons and decide to part ways. Couples who married under Jewish law in Israel…
Read MoreDocument Authentication for Foreign Spouses from Non-Apostille Countries
Status regularization procedures in Israel with the Ministry of Interior, Aliyah to Israel under the Law of Return, work visas, student visas, volunteer visas, or any other visa, as well as acquiring Israeli citizenship for family members of Israeli citizens or requests for legal status in Israel for foreign spouses of Israelis, all require the…
Read MoreForeign spouse status in Israel when their Israeli partner’s citizenship is questioned
What happens to a Foreign spouse status in Israel when their Israeli partner’s citizenship is questioned? In other words, the couple contact the Ministry of Interior in order that the foreign spouse may start the process of becoming a citizen \ resident in Israel. However, MoI officials find that the citizenship of the Israeli spouse…
Read MoreRemote Work and Labour Laws in Israel
Remote work has become a prevalent practice in Israel, but the country does not have specific legislation regarding work from home conditions. However, several Israeli labor laws touch upon important aspects of employment for remote workers, such as time tracking, employment terms, and reimbursement of expenses. Employment Contracts and Work Conditions In Israel, while there…
Read MoreAliyah with a Criminal Record
Is a person who is Jewish or eligible for aliya under the Law of Return but has a criminal record allowed to immigrate to Israel? One of the required documents for aliyah to Israel is a certificate of good conduct. The Ministry of Interior may often reject an immigration request from someone with a criminal…
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