Labor Law

Strategic counsel for employers is the foundation for preventing disputes and building a legal, protected, and efficient work environment. With labor laws constantly updating, employers must be informed, alert, and prepared for any issue that may arise. Correct advice at the right time can prevent expensive lawsuits, reduce significant legal risks, and save heavy costs in the long run. Our guiding line at GCB is to work as strategic partners with employers and HR departments, providing ongoing guidance tailored to the organization’s unique needs.

GCB grants you comprehensive and strategic counsel:

• Design and drafting of employment contracts, collective agreements, and personal agreements.
• Building proper HR policies adapted to the law.
• Consultation on recruitment, onboarding, promotion, and termination procedures.
• Guidance during restructuring and downsizing processes.
• Immediate handling of crises or complaints regarding sexual harassment, discrimination, and workplace violence.
• Advice on working hours, wages, social benefits, and employee rights.
• Guidance in sensitive situations such as pregnancy, retirement age, and equal opportunity issues.

When a dispute with an employee reaches the Labor Court, the employer needs strong, experienced, and professional representation capable of managing the legal proceeding effectively and strategically. Labor Courts in Israel handle a wide variety of claims, from severance pay demands to complex collective disputes. These claims often involve tens or hundreds of thousands of shekels, and sometimes significantly more. At GCB, we bring to the table rich years of experience representing employers in court, extensive familiarity with case law, and a deep understanding of how the courts operate and make decisions.

GCB provides you with full representation in Labor Courts:

• Representing employers in employee claims for severance pay, wages, and social differentials.
• Defense against claims of wrongful termination, discrimination, and sexual harassment.
• Representation in temporary and permanent injunction proceedings.
• Negotiating settlements, mediation proceedings, and arrangements before or during trial.
• Representation in appeals to the National Labor Court.
• Protection of trade secrets and non-competition clauses.
• Managing class actions in the employment field.

The world of work is changing at a dizzying pace, and the law must update along with it. Remote work, independent contractors, freelancers, digital platforms, and new employment models all pose new legal challenges that did not exist previously. New legal questions arise daily: How do we handle employee rights in remote work? What are the implications of using temporary workers or subcontractors? How do we protect sensitive information in an era where employees work from home? GCB’s experienced attorneys are at the forefront of this new legal discourse, helping employers navigate safely through uncharted territory.

Leading together in the New Era of Labor Law:

• Advice on the correct classification of workers and regulation of employment relations.
• Designing policies for remote work and hybrid models.
• Consultation regarding variable compensation, options, and bonuses.
• Dealing with privacy challenges, information security, and employee monitoring in remote work.
• Handling global changes and international law.
• Guidance on labor law aspects of mergers and acquisitions.