Specialization

Labor Law in Israel

Our Labor Law attorneys represent employees and employers across Israel in the full range of employment matters – wrongful dismissal, unpaid wages, severance, maternity and parental rights, workplace harassment, disability discrimination, and collective bargaining. We appear regularly before the Regional and National Labor Courts.

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Practice Areas – Labor Law

Labor Law & Employee Rights

For Employees

We handle wrongful dismissal, denial of severance pay, unpaid wages and overtime, violation of hearing rights, maternity and parental-leave violations, workplace harassment and discrimination, and enforcement of non-compete clauses. Before filing suit, we demand correction in writing – often resolving matters quickly and without litigation.

For Employers

We advise on employment contracts, workplace policies, disciplinary and dismissal procedures, hearings, and compliance with Israeli labor standards – minimum wage, hours-of-work, safety, equal pay, and protection of whistleblowers. Prevention is cheaper than litigation.

Collective Labor Relations

We represent both management and workers’ committees in collective agreements, strike proceedings, and union-recognition disputes.

Workplace Harassment and Discrimination

We handle sexual harassment claims (under the 1998 Prevention of Sexual Harassment Law) and discrimination claims based on gender, age, military reserve duty, pregnancy, or disability – for both complainants and responding employers.

Frequently Asked Questions – Labor Law

What am I entitled to if I am dismissed?

After one year of employment, an employee is generally entitled to severance pay of one month’s salary per year worked, plus prior notice, accumulated vacation, and any pension owed. You also have a right to a hearing before dismissal.

Can an employer reduce my salary unilaterally?

No. A material change in employment terms – including salary – requires the employee’s informed consent. Unilateral reduction can give rise to a claim for the difference and sometimes constructive dismissal.

How long do I have to file a labor claim?

Most wage and employment claims have a 7-year limitation, but some claims (such as those involving specific collective agreements) have shorter windows. Act quickly to preserve rights.

Am I entitled to severance if I resign?

Generally no – but there are important exceptions, such as constructive dismissal (intolerable working conditions), a material adverse change in terms, moving due to marriage, or health circumstances.

Workplace Dispute or Employment Issue?

Call 052-2288824 or leave your details for a confidential consultation with our labor law team at Vaknin Yariv Law Office.