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Receiving money from abroad? Make sure you have back up information.
If you plan on receiving money from abroad in the near future we highly recommend that you prepare proof of funds, and if possible, have it confirmed in writing by a lawyer, otherwise, that money might never reach you.
Funny Tax News: Cookie Seller's Tax Evasion Excuse
During a random inspection by the local tax authorities, a cookie seller at a booth in Kiryat Shemona in the north of Israel was found to not have registered her income for that day. Her excuse? She claimed that she didn't have a pen at hand and that she had sent someone else to buy one for her, but that this person had not yet returned...
Odd News: Identify Thief Sets Up New York Law Firm
A Brooklyn man has been arrested for allegedly stealing a lawyer's identity and setting up a law firm where he met clients and filed lawsuits on their behalf.
هل تم فصلك من العمل؟اعلم ما هي حقوقك!
هل تم استدعاؤك لجلسة استماع قبل فصلك من العمل؟من واجب صاحب العمل أن يعقد مع العامل جلسة استماع قبل فصله من العمل، وهكذا يتسنى له التفكير بصراحة وبشكل جدي في مسألة فصله من العمل. وهذا التفكير لا يمكن أن يتم أثناء الجلسة، إنما بعدها، ويتم بعد تفكير مليّ. وأثناء تلك المحادثة يتعين عليك كعامل مرشح للفصل من العمل أن تطرح كل ادعاءاتك ضد الفصل من العمل، مثلاً: حالة مادية/عائلية صعبة، بل وبوسعك إبراز أوراق ومستندات تسند ادعاءاتك و/أو أن تُتاح لك إمكانية طرح فكرة أخرى بدل الفصل من العمل، ومنها على سبيل المثال: نقلك إلى وظيفة أخرى في الشركة، طالما كانت هناك وظيفة أنت مؤهل للقيام بها. نوضح هنا أن المحاكم لا تتردد في الحكم على أصحاب العمل بدفع تعويضات إذا لم يتيحوا لمستخدميهم المفصولين عن العمل إمكانية المحادثة لسماع اقوالهم و/أو إذا تصرفوا بطريقة مخالفة للإجراءات المتبعة.
Been fired? Know your rights!
Been fired from your job in Israel - or concerned you're about to be laid off? Do you know your rights to prior notice, a hearing and severance pay? Knowing your power as an employee can ensure you get what you deserve - and sometimes even prevent the loss of your job.
Вас уволили? Знайте свои права!
Проводилось ли с Вами собеседование перед увольнением? Перед увольнением работника работодатель обязан провести с ним собеседование ("шимуа"), с тем чтобы взвесить вопрос о его увольнении самым честным и добросовестным образом, а такое серьезное рассмотрение этого вопроса возможно не в течение самого собеседования, а только после него...
פיטרו אותך? דע את זכויותייך!
האם נעשתה לך שיחת שימוע טרם הפיטורים? חובה על המעסיק לקיים שיחת שימוע לעובדטרם פיטוריו וכך לשקול בכנות וברצינות את פיטוריו ולכן שקילה מעין זו אינה יכולה להיעשות באותו מעמד של שיחת השימוע, אלא לאחריה ובכובד ראש כאמור
Portland pimp sues Nike for $100 million for lack of warning label after beating victim with Jordans
The Oregonian reported on January 13, 2014 that 26-year-old Portland pimp has filed a $100 million lawsuit against Nike, claiming the shoe manufacturer is partially responsible for a brutal beating that helped net him a 100-year prison sentence.
Taxpayer Scores $862,000 from IRS after Tripping over a Phone Cord
A taxpayer undergoing an audit at an Internal Revenue Service office on Long Island successfully sued the IRS for $862,000 after he was injured by tripping over a phone cord.
Bitcoin Israel - Q & A
Bitcoin is digital virtual currency run by a system based on open source software. No country, company, bank or organization owns or controls Bitcoin.
ביטקוין ישראל (Bitcoin Israel)
שאלות ותשובות ביטקוין ישראל | ביטקוין הוא מטבע דיגטלי וירטואלי המנוהל על ידי מערכת מבוססת קוד פתוח. שמאחוריו לא עומדת אף מדינה, חברה, בנק או ארגון
Attorneys at Hacohen Wolf Law Offices Meet MK Rabbi Dov Lipman
Dave Wolf and Mirit Reif, attorneys at Hacohen Wolf Law Offices, met MK Rabbi Dov Lipman, who is a member of the Knesset (Israeli parliament), to discuss FATCA problems in Israel
Nothing is Certain but Death and Taxes or is it?
It seems that in 2013 you cannot be certain about the meaning of death anymore. An Ohio man who appeared in court is legally dead, a judge has ruled.
What Are My Rights? A brief guide for the working woman
Most of us are educated to believe that we can have it all if we only apply ourselves. We can have the perfect home, the relaxed well behaved kids and the perfect satisfying job. In pursuit of this challenging goal, we find ourselves being plunged into the complex world of "Working Mothers". The goal of this short article is to give you, the working woman, a basic summary of some of the rights Israeli women have at work.
Question from the web: US Citizens can`t own a securities account in an Israeli bank?
A user on a popular Israeli online forum recently posted a tax compliance issue that their Israeli bank notified them about. This type of question has become more common since the new changes in US tax and SEC requirements for US citizens living abroad went into effect. Please see the question and Dave Wolf's response below: