Labor Law

Interdisciplinary knowledge and international market awareness with a side of flexible thinking and creativity

The labor and employment market have gone through significant changes this decade, and in a dynamic and evolving field – nothing but expert advice will do. We track technological, global, cultural, and organizational developments for you in granular detail, so that you’re always two steps ahead.

With a thorough understanding of legislation, regulation, and social norms, our Labor Law and Employment Department provides employers and employees with practical advice and solutions tailored to day-to-day variable employment issues, current trends and upcoming changes in employment matters. Whether you’re facing a change of employer, worried about legal exposure, managing compensation, retirement, or recruitment matters – no situation is too complex or too niche.

We understand the importance of human resources and its contribution to the organization’s strength, as well as the importance of maintaining good and healthy working relationships while complying with all applicable labor laws in Israel and abroad.

The attorneys in our Labor and Employment Law Department have extensive experience in advising and assisting companies on a wide range of issues relating to ongoing labor relations and in unique circumstances such as transaction and change of employer, Initial organization of employees, and litigation. These include recruitment and compensation, the formulation of employment agreements, pensions, insurance, dispute resolution and layoffs, as well as issues relating to independent contractors, the mobility of employees, international work visas and issues related to non-competition and confidentiality.

What makes FWMK’s Labor and Employment Law Department so unique?

  • Deep industry knowledge – We have the ability, legal tools and connections to understand commercial and professional aspects of any action in the employment field, especially in the Hi-tech industry
  • Personalized advice – Our department is known for its warm, friendly and personal approach. We provide our clients with optimal solutions to organizational dynamics and particular circumstances.
  • Experience with representation – Appearances before the Labor Courts, and the Commissioner of Women’s Law, the Immigration and Population Authority, the Ministry of Labor, Welfare and Social Services to obtain permits.
  • Comprehensive consultancy – Providing the insight and expertise to our clients so that they have peace of mind to manage their business.
  • A wide range of expertise: We represent clients from corporations and high-tech companies to start-ups and private employers, combining different disciplines to offer optimal, practical and easy-to-implement advice.
  • A deeply skilled team of lawyers – Headed by Adv. Yael Ben-Naim, who has practical payroll and HR experience, and who specializes in assisting local and international companies with complex matters and assessing legal exposure.

 

  • The team is very helpful and provides ad hoc answers and solutions to our company’s employment issues. Lawyers always have answers to our questions on human resource policies, recruitment and employment challenges — and also on the implementation of Israeli laws.
  • Knowledgeable, personal, creative, practical.
  • The team is very responsive and provides practical and good advice relating to labor law.
  • The fact that they balance personal with professional service makes them unique.
  • The team’s most important strengths are availability and its positive attitude towards the client.
  • The team is professional and familiar with Israeli employment laws and common practice.

Partners

Practice Recognition

FWMK acquisition

THE LEGAL 500

EMEA

LEADING FIRM
2022

FWMK acquisition

“The team is very helpful and provides ad hoc answers and solutions to our company’s employment issues”

FWMK acquisition

“Knowledgeable, personal, creative, practical.”

FWMK acquisition

“The team is very responsive and provides practical and good advice relating to labor law.”

FWMK acquisition

“The fact that they balance personal with professional service makes them unique.”

FWMK acquisition

“The team’s most important strengths are availability and its positive attitude towards the client.”

FWMK acquisition

“The team is professional and familiar with Israeli employment laws and common practice.”