The National Labor Court has ruled in a precedent-setting decision that it is possible to recognize someone who is not the direct employer of a worker as an employer for …
Histadrut and Government agree to a groundbreaking framework agreement for public service workers
The Ministry of Finance and the Histadrut came to an understanding about the public sector’s framework for 2020-2027 following prolonged negotiations led by Histadrut Chairman Arnon Bar-David, Director General of …
Supreme Court protects organized labor in Israel
A second class action lawsuit by the Kohelet Policy Forum against the Histadrut was rejected today (Monday) by the Supreme Court after the Kohelet Policy Forum accepted the judges’ recommendation …
Israel’s Top Court Strikes Down Law Requiring Asylum Seekers to Deposit 20% of Salaries
Israel’s High Court of Justice ruled on Thursday that a law meant to encourage asylum seekers to leave the country by requiring them to deposit 20 percent of their monthly salary …
Covid-19 and Labour Law. A Global Review
“This special issue of the Italian Labour Law e-Journal intends to provide a systematic and informative overview on the measures set out by lawmakers and/or social partners in a number …
Kis v. National Insurance Institute
The full decision is available in Hebrew only. This case was based on an employee at a restaurant that earned minimum wage, but had most of his earnings come from …
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Tips and Benefits: Lessons from Israeli Law for the COVID Era
This post looks at the on-going issues faced by restaurant workers’ tips versus wages, and how the current pandemic exacerbates this issue. Among the many issues that tipping causes, one …