Labor Law
Vicarious 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…
Read MoreHiring cleaners and housekeepers in private homes – don’t claim you didn’t know
Hiring housecleaners in private homes and buildings (primarily by tenant committees) is very common in Israel. However, many are unaware of the risks they are exposed to by hiring these workers illegally. Shirking the obligation to ensure workers’ rights may lead to various legal complications, and to charges of tens and even hundreds of thousands…
Read MoreDenial of Severance pay?
What are the circumstances for denying severance pay in Israel? In which cases does an employee in Israel not receive severance pay? Do these cases allow for a denial of severance pay? When is an employee not entitled to severance pay at the end of his employment? Other articles on our Law offices website detail…
Read MoreSeverance Pay for an Employee who Resigns?
Under what conditions is resignation treated as dismissal? Many (including employers) will claim that under no circumstances would an employee who resigns receive severance pay. Generally, for an employee to be eligible for severance pay, he must have worked for the same employer for at least a year, and have been terminated involuntarily. However, this…
Read MoreForeign caretakers who are fired or resign – obligations, rights, compensation and payments
Ending employment relations between foreign caretakers and their employers is complicated, as the employers are usually the patients themselves or their family members. When a foreign worker is fired or resigns, both sides face various obligations, such as providing advance notice and releasing pension funds that were put aside for the worker. There are other…
Read MoreA foreign caretaker who becomes pregnant during her period of employment – legal implications
In this article we will discuss a complex, sensitive issue; cases where a foreign caretaker becomes pregnant and gives birth during her stay in Israel. Many questions arise if a foreign caretaker becomes pregnant during her employment by an Israeli family. Legal issues include: How does this affect the foreign worker’s legal status in Israel?…
Read MoreAre you employing a foreign caretaker in Israel? Things you should know
What are an employer’s obligations in the nursing sector? By Israeli law, nursing patients are generally considered to be the employers of their foreign caretakers. Accordingly, nursing employers in Israel are required to ensure their workers’ legal rights, even if they are not always aware of what all these rights entail. This article will provide…
Read MoreKnow your obligations – what are the insurance requirements for foreign caretakers in Israel?
In the preceding article of this series, we discussed various obligations that devolve on employers of foreign caretakers. By law, the designated employers are usually the patients themselves. Of these obligations, the issue of insurance is of primary importance. If legal requirements for insurance are not met, the employer may face large fines and be…
Read MoreRelease of Deposit and Pension Funds for Asylum Seekers During Coronavirus
During the spread of Coronavirus, many Israeli workers have gone on unpaid vacation and were forced to request unemployment benefits. But what about asylum seekers who were fired during the epidemic and cannot leave the country? A special decision on the release of asylum seeker deposits permits them to request the pension funds and deposits,…
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