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 …
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Five signs of a bad boss
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 employed in two places of employment simultaneously ?
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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A new verdict by the labor court regarding an employer’s legal access to an employee’s email account
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 …
Be careful how you fill out your 101 form
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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Chapter 37 of the tax law – credit for support of one’s spouse
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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Increase in maximum mandatory transport payment via payslip
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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New law proposal
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 …
side by side comparison of 2010 & 2011 tax brackets
The tax rates below are for salaried employees in Israel who are employed full time with one employer. Part-time employees and daily employees taxes are configured pro-rated. The information is provided as such, In case of any discrepancy, the official laws and directives as set forth by the tax authority are the applicable ones. Tax …
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January 2011’s payslip
I remember vividly an old priceless"Wizard of Id" comic from way back:The first frame showed a horse rider, sent by the king, galloping into town yelling "Hear all". When the townspeople gathered around he anounced "I was sent to rid the land from wretched infidels. In order to pay for the expense I hereby levy …