Is your teen working this summer? Make sure they know their rights.
Working a summer job is a fantastic way for teens to learn about money. While most teens still have their needs provided by their parents, earning their own money will allow them to cover their wants, budget, and plan for the future. Sadly, teens and other young people often are unaware of their employee rights…
You just lost your job – Now what? Our step-by-step guide to Israeli unemployment benefits
Very few of us today stay in one job for our entire career. Most of us have or will end up unemployed at some point. Each of us personally has been there and done that too. There is so much power in knowing your rights. This way, you can stand up for yourself and receive…
How to read your Tofes 106
You probably remember reading our guide on applying for your own tax return. (Hint: It’s an awesome guide that can get you money back from the government. If you haven’t read it yet, make sure to read it here.) To file for a tax return, you need a 106 form. But what exactly is it?…
7 Israeli consumer rights you need to know right now
We talk a lot about employee rights in this blog. Thankfully there are plenty of laws here in Israel to protect us when things get rough at the workplace. But did you know that Israeli law protects you as a consumer as well? We’re sure you’ve purchased faulty items or been overcharged at some point…
Know your employee rights – part 3: Wartime edition
As we said before “Knowledge is power”. This is definitely one of our favorite mottos since you can’t guarantee your rights if you don’t know what they are. If you have not yet read our other two post on workers rights, make sure to check them out here and here. Since October 7th, so many…
Understanding your Tofes 101 – What it is and how to fill it out
If you’ve ever worked for an Israeli organization, you know that when you start a new job, or in January of each year, you are asked to fill out a 101 Form (Tofes 101). It’s a pretty long form which can be filled out by hand or digitally. But what exactly is it for? And…
5 common myths about Kranot Hishtalmut
Do you have a keren hishtalmut? If you do, mazal tov on having access to the #1 best investment vehicle in Israel! Consider yourself fortunate. And if you don’t have one, try to get one. Ask for one in your next annual review or find a job that offers one. But first, let’s clarify -…
10 more employee rights that you absolutely need to know
Knowledge is power. Yup, yup. Definitely one of our favorite mottos, since you can’t guarantee your rights if you don’t know what they are. We bet you’ve already read our first post on Israeli employee rights and have been dying for another one! Right? Before we continue, we’ve got to give another shoutout to Kol…
How to file your own tax return like a pro (and get ₪₪₪ back!)
Have you ever filed an Israeli tax return? If you are a salaried employee in Israel, you are probably grateful for the fact that you don’t HAVE to. Your employer takes care of it for you. But can you? Should you? You may remember that we paid a company to do our tax return last…
10 basic rights that your Israeli employer must give you
Have you ever seen a job ad that promises “full social benefits” (“תנאים סוציאליים מלאים”) as a perk the company offers? These ads irk us to no end and are even a potential red flag. Why? Because the company isn’t doing you a favor by giving you these benefits. Israeli law requires them to give…
Chasing the Fionist Dream 