Author Archives: Ivri, Kerner & Co.'

Employers – Take Note: A New Extension Order Changes the Rules for Reservists Effective April 28, 2026, an extension order to a general collective agreement concerning reservists and their spouses/partners, and the accumulation of annual leave, was signed according to the Collective Agreements Law, 5717-1957 (hereinafter: "the new extension order"). In light of the security situation and the legal changes it brings, the new extension order imposes on employers...

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New businesses, and particularly startups, tend to rely in the initial stage on freelancers and external service providers: developers, marketers, designers, salespeople, technological consultants, driven by a desire for flexibility, cost savings, and avoidance of long-term commitments. However, engaging with freelancers without a tailored agreement can expose the company to significant legal risks, sometimes even more severe than those associated with employing staff...

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When establishing a new business – and especially a startup – attention is almost always focused on the product, customers, and fundraising. Topics like drafting employee employment agreements are often pushed to the sidelines, as a “technical” matter that can be settled later. In practice, it is precisely at the beginning of the journey that properly drafted employment agreements become a cornerstone of the company's legal infrastructure. Employing someone without a tailored agreement can expose the business...

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One of the key, and sometimes only, assets of a new business, especially a startup, is its intellectual property: code, algorithms, design, brand, domain, and so on. Nevertheless, many new companies postpone dealing with intellectual property issues until a later stage, based on the perception that it's a "technical detail" or something dealt with only before funding or an exit. In practice, precisely in the early stages of...

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One of the most significant and important legal steps at the outset of any new business—and especially a startup—is drafting and signing a comprehensive founders" agreement that is clear and tailored to the business’s specific circumstances. However, the founders" agreement is often postponed to a later stage, either due to a sense of closeness and trust among the founding partners or a desire to avoid “complications” during the business’s initial concept phase. In practice, however, …

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Amendment 13 to the Protection of Privacy Law, 5741-1981 (hereinafter: the Law), which recently came into effect, constitutes the most significant reform in this field in decades. Among other things, the amendment redefined the obligations of database owners, supervisory mechanisms, and the duty to take appropriate security measures according to the sensitivity level of the information. One of the key focal points of change is Section 3 of the Law, which defines what constitutes a...

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The Tax Authority has made it possible to file claims for compensation under the "Deductible Expenses" track for businesses that suffered financial damage as a result of Operation "Am Kalbia." Who is eligible? How can you file the claim? Applications must be submitted online via the Tax Authority’s website, along with all relevant documents. Click here to submit your application. When is the deadline for submitting the application? October 22, 2025. The deadline for receipt …

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