Insights & News / Amit Hadad

June 7, 2026

New Israeli Labor Court Ruling on Limits of Employer’s Duty of Good Faith in Employment and Dismissal

The Tel Aviv Regional Labor Court recently ruled[1] on a lawsuit filed by the founder, principal shareholder, and CEO of an Israeli startup that was acquired by companies in the Facebook Group. The court adjudicated two principal issues: 1) Is the founder entitled to future salaries and restricted stock units (RSUs) after his employment by Facebook Israel was terminated? 2) Facebook Israel’s conduct during the founder’s onboarding, employment, and dismissal and, in particular, whether he was given a genuine opportunity to integrate into his role and whether the company conducted a lawful dismissal proceeding.

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March 23, 2026

Important Israeli Labor Law Updates for Employers Ahead of April 2026

On March 3, 2026, the Minister of Labor announced his intention to issue an extension order of a collective bargaining agreement to regulate the rights of reservists and their spouses. For convenience, the key provisions of the collective bargaining agreement are set out below. We will update when this extension order is announced.

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January 28, 2026

Practical Workshop: Training for Sexual Harassment Prevention Officers - Sign Up Now!

Barnea Jaffa Lande’s Employment Department is pleased to invite you to a practical, in-depth workshop focused on the Israeli legal framework and the real-life impact of your responsibilities. The workshop will be led by Adv. Netta Bromberg, Partner and Head of the Employment Department, together with the department’s team, and is designed to provide a clear, practical toolkit for day-to-day application.

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Categories: Employment

August 25, 2025

New Court Ruling: Terminating a CEO’s Employment After Controlling Shareholder Changes

Can a company dismiss its CEO after the controlling shareholder changes? This was the central question in a recent proceeding in which we represented an employer and its new controlling shareholder. Indeed, Israel’s national labor court accepted our claim, and ruled, for the first time, that a company may dismiss its CEO after the controlling shareholder changes and wants to appoint a new CEO.

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June 17, 2025

Employer Guide: Work in Times of Emergency

In light of recent complexities affecting labor relations in Israel, our Employment Department answer key questions such as who may work, from where, who must be paid and when, and who may exceed statutory overtime limits.

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