Labor Law
- Legal consultation and representation for employees and employers regarding workplace rights and obligations.
- Representation of employees in claims for unpaid wages, wrongful termination, and unpaid social benefits.
- Drafting personal employment contracts and terms of employment.
- Handling cases of workplace sexual harassment.
- Advising employers on drafting internal policies and work procedures in compliance with labor laws.
- Representation in labor courts for individual and collective labor disputes.
- Consultation on the applicability of extension orders and collective agreements.
- Handling cases related to vacation rights, pensions, and employee benefits.
- Advising employers on conducting lawful and fair dismissals.
- Assisting employees during pre-dismissal hearings.
Employee Rights in the Workplace: What You Need to Know
Employees and employers in Israel must adhere to labor laws designed to ensure fair working conditions. Key laws such as the Minimum Wage Law, Work and Rest Hours Law, and Equal Opportunities Law form the legal framework for protecting employees’ rights and ensuring employer compliance.
Key Employee Rights:
- Minimum Wage: Employers are required to pay wages not lower than the legally stipulated minimum, which is updated annually.
- Work Hours and Rest: Employees are entitled to breaks, vacation days, and weekly rest, as outlined in the law.
- Protection Against Unlawful Termination: Employers must conduct a fair hearing before any termination.
Guidance for Employers:
Employers must comply with these laws to avoid legal disputes and damage to their business reputation. Consulting with a labor law expert ensures proper handling of contracts, dismissals, and workplace procedures.
Why Consult a Labor Lawyer?
Experienced attorneys can help navigate labor law complexities, ensuring compliance and preventing costly disputes.
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Extra services
- Salary calculations
- Minimum wage
- Salary withholding
- Overtime
- Annual leave
- Sick pay
- Recovery fee
- Advance notice
- Pension funds
- Pre-dismissal hearing
- Collective agreements
- Drafting employment agreements
- Reviewing employment agreements
- Unlawful dismissal and severance pay
- Rights calculations
- Wages and social conditions at work
- Checking pay slips according to collective agreements and/or extension orders
- Support and representation in legal proceedings in labor courts throughout the country
- Arbitrations and mediations
- Handling company liquidations and representing creditors in debt claims within the framework of liquidation proceedings
Labor Law
Our firm is considered one of the leading firms in the field of labor law, and is located in Haifa. The firm has extensive experience in representing employees and employers in all areas of labor law and the various aspects of employee-employer relations.
Our firm has a great reputation in representing employees and employers in various courts throughout the country, and the owner of the firm, Adv. Yaakov Schnittman, is one of the most respected lawyers in this field and is highly recognized and respected among various professional bodies.
Labor Law Lawyer
Our firm is considered one of the leading firms in the field of labor law, and is located in Haifa. The firm has extensive experience in representing employees and employers in all areas of labor law and the various aspects of employee-employer relations.
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