Employment Law - with a commercial lens
Day-to-day Israeli employment counsel that thinks and acts like a business partner.
At a Glance
- Advising on day-to-day Israeli employment matters (working hours, recruiting, terminations)
- Drafting bilingual (EN-HE) handbooks and targeted policy packs
- Advising on leaves and entitlements with plain-language matrices
- Managing hearing process, including separation and retirement, and severance schemes (with or without 'Section 14')
- Implementing investigations and whistleblowing programs
- Managing disputes and litigation (injunctions, commissions, bonuses, competitor moves)
- Advising on employment and commercial aspects in M&A
- Implementing roll-out and training so policies are followed, not filed
Day-to-Day Employment Advisory
Practical, responsive counsel on everyday employment questions. Direct answers - no over-lawyering.
Hiring Infrastructure & Restrictive Covenants
Non-competes are enforceable in Israel but narrowly construed. We draft provisions that actually hold up.
Workplace Policies & Compliance
Bilingual, modular, audit-ready policies including employee handbook, sexual harassment prevention and training coordination, whistleblower and ethics policies, and privacy and monitoring policies.
Reorganizations & Workforce Transitions
RIF planning, Section 14 severance structuring, transfers in M&A, and sensitive terminations handled with care.
Employment Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Labor court disputes with early strategy development. Practical always.
Benefits and Equity Incentives
Equity strategy, share incentive plan, working closely with Israeli Trustee and global tax advisors, and compensation structure.
Equity Strategy & Plan Design
Deliverables include plan memo, plan rules (EN-HE), good-bad leaver framework, and employee-facing summaries that actually make sense.
Share Incentive Plan
Designing and implementing share incentive plans under Israeli tax law. Trustee arrangements, ITA filings, US-parented structures, M&A, IPO, and secondary events, and coordination with 409A.
Executive Compensation (Company-Side)
Salary, bonus, and equity structures. Change-of-control provisions, clawbacks, and benefits packages that attract and retain top talent.
Commissions, Incentive & Bonus Plans
Drafting and advising on commission structures, performance-based incentive plans, and bonus arrangements aligned with company objectives and Israeli employment law.
AI in the Workplace
Navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of AI in employment with practical, defensible policies.
AI in Hiring
Bias auditing, candidate disclosure requirements, vendor review processes, and documentation for defensibility in AI-driven recruitment.
AI in Performance Related-Decisions
Advising on the use of AI tools in performance evaluations, promotion decisions, and workforce planning while ensuring compliance and fairness.
Organizational Privacy and AI Policies
Comprehensive AI policy pack covering permissible use, IP and confidentiality risks, disclosure requirements, monitoring limits, and cross-border data transfers.
Work Visas
Streamlined work visa processes integrated with your employment and equity planning.
Expert & Executive Work Visas (B-1)
Typical processing of 4-8 weeks for straightforward cases. Special routes such as cyber experts and tech experts work visas. We handle the complexity so your people can focus on work.
Short-Term B-1 Visa
Managing short-term work visa applications for temporary assignments, project-based engagements, and business visits requiring work authorization in Israel.
Investors Visas
Advising on investor visa applications for foreign nationals investing in Israeli companies, including eligibility requirements, documentation, and ongoing compliance.
B-2 Visa
Handling B-2 visa applications for dependents, tourists, and individuals requiring extended stays in Israel, including extensions and status changes.
Family Accompaniment & Dependent Visas
Family relocation support including spouse work authorization applications.
Integration with Employment & Equity
Visa contingencies in employment agreements, residency and equity treatment, and exit scenarios all considered upfront.
M&A Support
Employment and equity expertise at the intersection of deal execution.
When to Bring Us In
Ideally at LOI stage, but we can add value at any point. Earlier engagement means smoother integration.
What We Deliver
HR due diligence, key employees retention strategy, C-level retention plans and agreements, equity and options exercise guidelines for company's employees, privacy, IP and non-compete aspects regarding employees and service providers of all types before and post closing.
Why Avnery Law
We sit at the intersection of employment, equity, and commercial - exactly where M&A employment issues live.
Technology, Trade Secrets & Unfair Competition
Protecting your competitive advantage through enforceable agreements and swift action when obligations are breached.
At a Glance
- Drafting and modifying confidentiality, non-competition, and non-solicitation agreements
- Drafting inventions assignment agreements and IP protection
- Investigating violations by current and former employees
- Advising on hiring employees subject to restrictive covenants
- Managing injunctions and litigation for trade secret misappropriation
- Advising on protecting client relationships and corporate information
Restrictive Covenant Drafting
Design enforceable non-compete, non-solicitation, and confidentiality agreements tailored to Israeli law.
Breach Investigation & Remediation
Swift investigation when employees or former employees breach obligations, including evidence preservation and injunctive relief.
Strategic Hiring Advice
Navigate the risks of hiring employees subject to restrictive covenants from competitors.
Diversity, Inclusion & Equal Opportunity
Building inclusive workplaces that comply with Israeli anti-discrimination law and reflect modern best practices.
At a Glance
- Drafting and implementing diversity and inclusion policies
- Investigating and resolving discrimination and harassment claims
- Implementing D&I training programs for employees and managers
- Advising on equal opportunity compliance under Israeli employment law
- Implementing prevention of sexual harassment programs (mandatory under Israeli law)
- Advising on disability accommodations
Policy Development
Draft comprehensive D&I policies covering gender, age, disability, race, religion, and sexual orientation.
Investigations & Resolution
Handle discrimination and harassment complaints with thorough, legally sound investigations.
Training & Compliance
Deliver mandatory sexual harassment prevention training and broader D&I awareness programs.
Workplace Privacy & Monitoring
Drafting and advising on balancing legitimate employer interests with employee privacy rights under Israeli law.
At a Glance
- Drafting employee monitoring policies (email, phone, internet usage)
- Advising on camera installation and biometric attendance compliance
- Managing background checks and criminal record screening
- Drafting drug and alcohol testing policies
- Advising on data privacy in M&A transactions
- Advising on compliance with Israeli Privacy Protection Law
Monitoring Policies
Draft legally compliant policies for electronic surveillance, GPS tracking, and workplace cameras.
Background Checks & Screening
Navigate Israeli law on pre-employment screening, criminal background checks, and social media reviews.
Data Protection Compliance
Ensure HR data handling meets Israeli Privacy Protection Law requirements, especially during M&A.
Leaves of Absence
Practical guidance on managing employee absences while maintaining compliance with Israeli employment law.
At a Glance
- Advising on maternity and parental leave under Employment of Women Law (1954)
- Advising on military reserve duty leave and protections
- Managing sick leave entitlements and compliance
- Drafting and implementing leave policies
- Advising on return-to-work planning and accommodations
- Managing litigation before Employment Committee of Ministry of Defense and the Israeli Supervisor of Women Law
Maternity & Parental Leave
Full compliance with protected leave periods, return rights, and termination restrictions.
Military Reserve Duty
Managing reservist absences, compensation obligations, and employment protections.
Policy & Dispute Resolution
Draft clear leave policies and represent in leave-related disputes before labor courts.
Policies, Training & HR Audits
Proactive compliance through well-crafted policies, targeted training, and thorough HR audits.
At a Glance
- Drafting employee handbooks (bilingual EN-HE)
- Implementing sexual harassment prevention programs (mandatory)
- Drafting ethics, compliance, and whistleblower response policies
- Advising on recruiting, discipline, and termination procedures
- Advising on compensation and payroll compliance
- Drafting drug and alcohol testing policies
- Implementing safety and health programs
Employee Handbooks & Policy Packs
Comprehensive, bilingual handbooks covering core policies, modular addenda, with annual regulatory updates.
Mandatory Training
Sexual harassment prevention (required by Israeli law), ethics and compliance training, manager training on HR procedures.
HR Compliance Audits
Full review of employment practices covering trade secrets, independent contractors, company property usage, workforce classifications, and severance compliance.