Law Firm ILN-telligence Podcast | Episode 34: Gil Rosen | Joseph Shem Tov & Co. | Israel
The Regional Labor Court recently ruled that the time has come to entitle employers, under special circumstances, to demand that employees undergo medical examination by a physician on the employer’s behalf, even after an HMO...more
In light of the ongoing war, a new amendment to Israeli law provides protection to the spouses of reservists. In accordance with the Veterans (Return to Work) Law, employers are already prohibited from dismissing...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
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
Israel, start-up nation, has become an attractive destination for foreign investors and corporations. Israel’s entrepreneurial outlook, coupled with cutting-edge innovation, has start-ups sprouting up all over, ripe for...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
When looking to end employment, an employer must hold a hearing. The hearing process, its administration, employer duties and so on, are not statutory. They are the result of labor court decisions. Case law on the hearing...more
The Criminal Information and Rehabilitation of Offenders Law recently came into effect. From now on, employers may no longer ask employees or prospective employees to provide information about their criminal records. This...more
China - Exemptions for Official M Visa Invitation Letters Available for Some Nationalities - The Chinese authorities have recently announced that holders of valid residence permits who are nationals of certain countries...more
A recent National Labor Court ruling, Shalom Rozenberg v. Givun Imaging Ltd., highlighted the procedures to be followed when considering the termination of employment of individuals with disabilities....more
China - Expedited Permit Processing for Highly-Skilled Foreign Nationals in Shanghai and Coronavirus Related Travel Restrictions - Effective immediately, certain Category A (highly-skilled) applicants seeking permission to...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