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Adv. Yotam Alkalay, a partner in Meitar’s Labor Law Department, explains how Israel’s security situation affects workplace relations and employment obligations. The article addresses key issues including workplace protection requirements, absences due to emotional distress or fatigue, commuting challenges, and employee rights during emergencies. Alkalay emphasizes that alongside compliance with legal obligations and Home Front Command directives, employers and employees should act with flexibility, good faith, and mutual understanding. For the full article (Hebrew), click here.

Adv. Tamar Migdal of Meitar discusses the role of economic considerations in planning and zoning processes and the implications of expanding the authority of local planning committees. According to Migdal, while economic growth and development are legitimate planning objectives, decision-making must remain professional, transparent, and balanced, ensuring that the interests of developers, local communities, and sustainable urban development are properly aligned. For the full article (Hebrew), click here.

Adv. Yotam Alkalay, a partner in Meitar’s Labor Law Department, outlines the key employment law considerations arising during periods of national emergency. The article addresses issues such as workplace safety requirements, remote work arrangements, absences due to physical or emotional distress, and transportation-related challenges. Alkalay emphasizes the importance of complying with Home Front Command directives while maintaining flexibility, good faith, and mutual consideration between employers and employees. For the full article (Hebrew), click here.

Adv. Livian Segal, a partner at Meitar, discusses the challenges of fulfilling contractual obligations during periods of emergency and armed conflict. While war does not automatically release parties from their contractual commitments, it may justify reasonable adjustments, postponements, or negotiated solutions in certain circumstances. The article highlights the importance of good faith, open communication, and careful legal assessment in finding practical solutions that preserve commercial relationships during times of uncertainty. For the full article (Hebrew), click here.

Adv. Shani Buchnik-Salomon, a partner at Meitar, commented on the broad implications of a recent court ruling involving Teva, which determined that employee transportation services constitute a benefit to employees and therefore do not qualify for VAT deductions. According to Buchnik-Salomon, the decision may significantly impact employers across various industries that rely on transportation services as an integral part of their business and operational activities. For the full article (Hebrew), click here.

Adv. Elad Sharabani, a partner in Meitar’s Energy and Infrastructure Department, commented on ongoing efforts to expand data center infrastructure in Israel amid growing demand for artificial intelligence computing capabilities. According to Sharabani, AI training data centers can be established in peripheral regions, creating opportunities for economic growth, infrastructure development, and the expansion of advanced technology activity beyond Israel’s major metropolitan areas. For the full article (Hebrew), click here.

Adv. Raanan Lerner, a partner at Meitar, discusses the impact of the strengthening Israeli shekel on the local technology sector and explains how currency fluctuations affect startup cash runways, fundraising efforts, and company valuations. According to Lerner, the gap between shekel-based expenses and dollar-denominated investments and revenues creates significant pressure on emerging companies and highlights the need for economic and regulatory measures to support Israel’s innovation ecosystem. For the full article (Hebrew), click here.