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Definition of “Essential Sector”: Work During the State of Emergency in Israel

On June 15, 2025, the Minister of Labor announced the application of the provisions of Chapter D of the Emergency Employment Service Law to the entire country, which allows workplaces certified as “essential” and “workplaces...more

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Employer Guide: Work in Times of Emergency

The past few days have been fraught with considerable complexities, including with regard to labor relations in Israel. The big question these days is who has permission to work, and from what location. In this update, we...more

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Israeli Court Rules on Cameras in the Workplace

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Security cameras have become commonplace in workplaces, raising concerns about potential privacy violations for employees. The increasingly widespread use of camera surveillance raises several important legal questions,...more

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Israel raises the minimum wage: practical information for employers

The minimum wage in Israel is rising by 6.25% to ILS 6,247.67 per month as of April 1, 2025 (compared to ILS 5,880 last year). The minimum wage for hourly workers is increasing to ILS 34.32, compared to ILS 32.30 prior to the...more

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Implications of the Israeli Reform of Public Transportation on Reimbursement of Employees’ Travel Expenses

Another reform in Israeli public transit fares has taken effect – the “Derekh Shava” reform. The new fares may affect rates of reimbursement for employee travel expenses. Yes. These types of passes, as well as the discount...more

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Covid Expansion of Permit for Employees to Work Overtime

Omicron is taking control of the labor market in Israel. Many employees are stuck at home in quarantine (or are ill). At the same time, there is still plenty of work. As a result, and in order to enable the Israeli economy to...more

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Employers: Everything You Need to Know about Vaccinations

This past year has been nothing short of a rollercoaster ride for employers in Israel, in terms of both their business activities and their role as employers. Now, when we can perhaps see a glimmer of light at the end of the...more

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Israel: Preparing Your Workplace for a Return to Normal

More will be told of the COVID-19 crisis and the changes it brought to Israeli labor relations. In the meantime, we have gathered brief guidelines on a return to normal:   Is terminating employees on unpaid leave due to the...more

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Managing Labor Relations in Accordance with the New Israeli Guidelines

On April 19 new guidelines were introduced allowing a gradual return to the workplace. Here are the key guidelines. How many employees are allowed to physically come to the workplace? According to the guidelines, it is...more

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Managing Labor Relations in Accordance with the New Israeli Guidelines

New guidelines for conduct in the workplace came into effect in Israel today. In light of these guidelines, we would like to bring you a number of practical rules of conduct.   Is it still permissible to employ employees?...more

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Israel: Employment during an Emergency and Granting Benefits during Unpaid Leave

Employment during an Emergency: On March 22, 2020, emergency regulations on limiting market activity and limiting the number of employees in the workplace were published.   The regulations regarding limiting market activity...more

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Israel's Construction and Infrastructure Sector Recognized as an Essential Field

On March 22, 2020, emergency regulations were published in Israel on limiting market activity for the purposes of managing the spread of the coronavirus.   The regulations set limits on the number of employees permitted at a...more

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Israel: Engaging Employees on Overtime at an Unusual Scope

The Ministry of Health’s recent guidelines have created, inter alia, uncertainty and instability in the labor market. Organizations are dealing with a shortage of manpower, either because of the quarantine obligation or in...more

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