Everything you always wanted to know about payroll and labor laws but were afraid to ask
The new referendum issued by the finance Ministry applies to all public sector employees and is in effect from Jan 1, 2011 According to this referendum, both employee and employer contributions towards benefits in Kupot Gemel for pension will be raised by 0.5% This means that from Jan 2011 – Dec 2012, the employee’s contribution …
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Social Security recently published directives to employers regarding a change in the % of employer’s contributions towards their employee’s benefits via payroll. The changes are basically a reduction from the lower bracket (up to 4,984 shekels) and a raise in the % from the higher bracket (anything above 4,984 shekels). The amounts are gross (pre …
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living in Israel, the only true "democrapic" country in the world, many people feel that there is so much that could be made better. If only the authorities and government offices would actually be service-oriented. If only the government would be attentive to the people’s needs and desires and actually stick to their campaign issues that got them …
There are many indications that one can detect if they are aware of them, even in job interviews (!), that will indicate a "bad" boss or mildy put "an employer you do not want to work for. This is especially true in Israel, where some employers just blatantly disregard labor laws. However, things are improving in this area in …
Are you presently employed by two employers as a salaried employee ? NOTE: if you are employed by more than two employers, you will need to go to your local Bituach Leumi with a copy of each of your payslips and this article does not apply to you. If you are earning less than …
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Most employees have an email account at work. While it is assumed by employers that this is to be used for work, many employees use their work email to send occasional private messages too. While this may seem quite normal, there are many borderline activities that may not be completely kosher, but were never ruled …
OK, I will consent that this is a rare case indeed, and not every employee who mistakenly checks the wrong box on the 101 tax form will be arrested. However, it is important to understand what this form is all about and how to correctly fill it out. The other issue is that purposely filling out …
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Everyone supports their spouse ! Well at least they should, I mean that’s what spouses are for, to support each other. Yes, but that’s not the kind of support we’re talking about here. Up until Dec 31, 2004, if a husband or wife did not work or have income from a pension or from self-employed …
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Due to the recent increase in public transportationl expenses, the munion of industrualists released a memo on Jan 31, 2011 which states that according to the recent collective agreement, the maximum mandatory daily reimbursement for tavel expenses has been updated to 24.40 shekels per day, as of January 1, 2011. Moshe Egel-Tal, CSPPFounder and …
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On december 20th, 2010 a law proposal to update the minimum wage law was put in motion in the knesset. The proposed law ammendment would put the minimum wage at 53% of the Average Salary in the Economy (ASE). As of January 2011 the ASE is 8,307 shekels. If approved, the amendment would update the …