As employers in Israel, it is crucial to understand the laws regarding commission-based salaries, especially for the purpose of pension and social security contributions. A recent court case has raised questions about how to properly calculate pension contributions and social rights for commission-based employees in Israel. The case involved an employee who received both a […]
In Israel, there are laws in place that protect employees, especially women, from discrimination and unfair dismissal. The Women’s Labor Law, for instance, prohibits employers from firing an employee who is pregnant or undergoing fertility treatment, unless they have obtained permission from the Commissioner for Women’s Labor. Similarly, the Equality Law protects employees from discrimination
Listen to the latest Open Talent Report podcast episode hosted by Connor Heaney from CXC Global EMEA where he interviews Raz Chorev, CEO of CWS Israel. In this podcast, you will hear about the ‘entrepreneurial haven’ of Israel, how to access and compliantly manage global talent, and the power and potential of remote work –
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There are two steps involved in hiring a foreign worker. Firstly, a foreign worker wishing to work in Israel must be approved by the ministry of interior. The second step involves the employer requesting to hire the employee and receiving approval from the ministry of interior. Hiring an employee without the correct working visa is
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Doing business with Israelis is as straightforward as it comes. According to a Working with Israelis internal manual at Intel Corporation, who’s been working in Israel since the late 1960’s: When communicating with Israelis, best to keep in mind: Present your ideas clearly and concisely Expect to be cut off regularly during a presentation Israelis
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Effective immediately, people who hold B1 Work Visa can enter Israel without a special permission, the Government Press Office told journalists on Sunday. The exemption also applies for family members with multiple-entry long term B2 visas. B1 work visa is given to individuals who come to Israel to work and have therefore been granted permission to stay in
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What is a Qualifying period in an insurance policy? Many insurance policies have a qualifying period, sometimes referred to as an Eligibility Period. An Eligibility period is a period beginning at the date of purchase of an insurance policy, during which the insured pays an insurance premium (premium) but is not entitled to exercise the insurance
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Maternity Leave in Israel is a very complex matter. Even before a child is born, both parents are entitled, and encouraged to spend time with, support the other parent, and share the joy (and the challenges) of adjusting to the new addition to the family. For an employer though, Maternity Leave in Israel can be
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E-2 Investor Visa for Israeli Nationals The availability of E-2 investor visa status for Israeli Nationals provides a new and critical level of support for Israeli Companies who wish to transfer key personnel for short- or long-term assignments to the United States. The US- Israel Free Trade Agreement (FTA) passed in 1985 was the United
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In a ceremony at the White House, leaders of the three countries herald a new era of normalization in the Middle East, signing the Abraham Accords. Published on Israel21c History was made on Tuesday (September 15) as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signed the Abraham Accords with Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of
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