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January 12, 2023

A Silent Epidemic – How to Identify, Handle, and Prevent Workplace Bullying

Netta Bromberg, the head of our firm’s Employment Department, was a guest on an episode of the “Bul-Bapony” podcast. Netta discussed the gap between what an individual pays versus an organization for bullying in the workplace and the difficulties in identifying it.

January 2, 2023

Duties and Rights of Israelis Who Relocate – Amos E. Rosenzweig Interview with Walla!

In an interview with Walla! News, Amos E. Rosenzweig, a special counsel at our firm, explains that Israeli law possesses no positive definition of who is considered an Israeli resident, but rather who is not. In addition, Amos discusses the social welfare conditions and financial allowances of Israeli residents who live abroad or are considered returning residents.

November 14, 2022

Lecture – New Challenges and an Organization’s Obligation to Prevent Sexual Harassment According to Law

Netta Bromberg, the head of our firm's Employment Department, lectured to members of the In-House Counsels for In-House Counsels Forum on the challenges organizations face in order to comply with Israel's Prevention of Sexual Harassment Law.

November 10, 2022

Labor Law: Anti-Sexual Harassment Workshop

We held a workshop for our clients on how to prevent and handle incidents of sexual harassment at work. As part of the workshop, Netta Bromberg, head of our firm’s Employment Department, analyzed various incidents in accordance with the provisions of Israel’s Prevention of Sexual Harassment Law, as well as discussed how to conduct a proper investigation of a complaint and perform crisis management.

October 27, 2022

Dun's 100 Legal Forum for Senior Employment Law Professionals

Netta Bromberg, the head of our firm's Employment Department, participated in the Dun's 100 forum for senior legal professionals in the field of employment law. The forum discussed such relevant issues as sexual harassment in the workplace and remote work. Netta addressed recent changes in the world of employment and their impact on labor laws.

June 22, 2022

The Average Citizen Forced to Pay: Israeli Election’s Impact on Regulation and Labor Relations

Firm partners Netta Bromberg, the head of our Employment Department, and Anat Even-Chen, the coordinator of our regulation practice, were interviewed by Maariv on the election’s negative effects on the State budget and individuals’ pockets.  

June 9, 2022

The End of Working from Home? Interview with Netta Bromberg

Many companies have started to inform their employees of a total return to in-person work. Adv. Netta Bromberg, the head of our firm’s Employment Department, was interviewed on the subject by Globes, clarifying, "Not every change constitutes a deterioration of working conditions.”

May 30, 2022

Netta Bromberg Lectures at In-House Counsels for In-House Counsels Forum

Netta Bromberg lectured to members of the In-House Counsels for In-House Counsels Forum on recent questions regarding contracting with service providers, in light of the latest court ruling on the subject.

May 22, 2022

Full Disclosure: Netta Bromberg Featured in Globes Article on Amendment to Equal Pay Law

Amendment 6 to Israel's Equal Pay Law includes a new reporting obligation that brings with it a host of difficulties and questions. Netta Bromberg joins a team of experts to answer for Globes the essential questions arising from the amendment.

May 18, 2022

Conference on Complex HR Situations

We hosted the HR managers of numerous companies for a conference dealing with the optimal management of complex human resources situations. Adv. Netta Bromberg, head of the Employment Department, Adv. Jacki Silbermann, and Adv. Lior Girshevitz discussed complicated hearing procedures, harassment in the workplace, recruitment crises, and more.

May 16, 2022

Netta Bromberg Lectures to Israeli Association of Publicly Traded Companies on Amendment to Equal Pay Law

In preparation for the entry into force on June 1 of an amendment to Israel’s Male and Female Workers (Equal Pay) Law, firm partner Netta Bromberg lectured to members of the Israeli Association of Publicly Traded Companies on the law, its significance, and how companies can prepare.

April 25, 2022

Netta Bromberg in Ynet: Working on Israel’s Memorial and Independence Days

There are unique work regulations on Israel's Memorial Day and Independence Day. Netta Bromberg, partner and head of our Employment Department, details to Ynet the major ones related to overtime hours and missing work.

March 9, 2022

The Gender Wage Gap – Netta Bromberg Interview in Globes

Our firm's labor law expert was interviewed by Globes on the entry into force of an amendment to the Equal Pay Law, which requires companies with at least 518 employees to publically disclose their wage gaps. Netta noted other methods for reducing the gender wage gap: "In New York, legislation has been passed ordering job ads to state the proposed salary for the position. This is a much better method. It assumes women negotiate less well than men for all sorts of reasons and that publishing the salary in advance will reduce discrimination."

March 7, 2022

Netta Bromberg Interview: Illegal Questions during Job Interviews

Not every non-substantive question during an interview is prohibited by law, but there are some. Netta, a partner and the head of our firm's Employment Department, details in an interview with TheMarker which questions are considered illegal and why.

February 15, 2022

Interview with Neta Bromberg: When Employees Tweet

Netta Bromberg, a partner and the head of our Employment Department, was interviewed by TheMarker on how employers should handle employees’ posts on social media.  

January 20, 2022

Netta Bromberg Clarifies Obligation to Notify Employer of Pregnancy

In an interview with Globes, Netta Bromberg, a partner and the head of our firm's Employment Department, dispels some myths about an employer's obligation to notify her employer about her pregnancy.

November 11, 2021

Representing Inomize in Transaction with Facebook (Meta)

We served as legal counsel for Inomize, an Israeli developer and manufacturer of electronic components, in its acquisition by Facebook. The acquisition is by way of acquiring the know-how and experience of Inomize’s employees. Adv. Ariella Dreyfuss led the deal. Advs. Netta Bromberg and Jacki Silbermann advised on the employment matters.

October 14, 2021

Netta Bromberg Attends Dun’s 100 Labor Law Forum

The Dun’s 100 forum for legal experts in the field of labor law convened yesterday to discuss issues on the professional agenda, including sexual harassment, the medical interns’ protest, and the war on high-tech workers. Firm partner Netta Bromberg, the head of our Employment Department, took part in the forum alongside other senior attorneys in the industry.

October 7, 2021

Representing GAP Inc. in Acquisition of Israeli Startup

Our firm advised the fashion giant GAP in its first significant acquisition of an Israeli technology startup. As part of the acquisition, CB4’s team will join Gap as full-time employees. Advs. Simon Jaffa and Ariella Dreyfuss represented the US clothing and accessories retailer. Advs. Netta Bromberg and Jacki Silbermann advised on the employment matters arising from the deal.

August 17, 2021

Can an Employer Require an Employee to Get Vaccinated?

In the attempt to deal with the COVID-19 outbreak, many questions have arisen with regard to proper workplace conduct. Can an employer require an employee to get vaccinated? Can it force an employee to take a COVID test? Who bears the cost of the test? How should the quarantine period be calculated? Netta Bromberg, the head of our Employment Department, addresses all these questions in an interview with Maariv.