Everything you always wanted to know about payroll and labor laws but were afraid to ask
There is a trend among employers, especially in Public sector jobs where there is a mandatory tender for every position. This lengthy beaurocratic process can take months. Especially if the employer hasn’t put the proposed position into the annual budget. In years past, there were employees who worked for years via employment agencies in the …
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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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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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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 …
o.k. let’s face it, everyone likes to be complimented. It’s part of human nature. And when we do a good job, we have earned the praise. After a while it’s usually forgotten. When an employee is terminated, in most cases they are not going to get a recommendation letter, so it is always good practice …
people spend more time at work than anywhere else and as a result sometimes get too comfortable with their colleagues. The best advice is not to contradict superiors for any reason, do not say things that you wouldn’t want heard (you never know who may be listening) and do not discuss politics, religion or sex. …
Many Anglos I have met over the years have trouble understanding the Israeli Tax laws for non-self employed citizens. In addition to dealing with understanding Hebrew, they need to deal with understanding what the deductions on their Payslip are and how they were calculated. many employers do not have a Payroll Comptroller who is patient …
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