This update obviously cannot cover all aspects of this complex issue, but it will hopefully provide you with some important insights and tips.
• Employment At-Will? The concept of employment at-will does not exist under Israeli law. However, as a general rule, employers may terminate their employees' employment at any time, if based on a legitimate reason and after conducting a due process. Termination should also be compliant with general principles such as good faith and equality, any applicable laws and any other binding legal sources, whether written or oral, including employment agreements, customary workplace practices, and collective bargaining agreements, if applicable.
Did you know? There is no set list of grounds for termination. Any reasonable and legal reason may be sufficient.
• Hearing Procedure: The hearing procedure is intended to inform the employee that the employer is considering the termination of his/her employment, to specify the reason/s for such intent, provide any relevant background information, and give the employee the opportunity to share his/her views before the employer reaches its decision as to whether or not to terminate the employee. It is a three-stage process consisting of: (a) an invitation to the hearing; (b) the actual hearing meeting; and (c) the notification of the decision following consideration of all relevant information.
Did you know? The hearing process was put into place by court rulings and not by legislation. Therefore,...
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