By Amit Acco, Partner (Short Eng. Version)|
Since the Iron Swords War began, Israel has faced an urgent need to supplement its workforce due to military reserve mobilization and restrictions on Palestinian workers. This has led Israeli companies to engage with foreign recruitment companies, primarily from Thailand, India, Sri Lanka, and Eastern Europe.
Key Contract Components
A comprehensive legal agreement with international recruitment companies should include:
- Quality Assurance: Clear criteria for worker selection, professional requirements, and verification procedures
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring proper licensing and adhering to Israeli law, which strictly limits recruitment fees (maximum 4,288 NIS) and prohibits charging workers for placement
- Responsibility Definition: Clearly outlining each party’s duties regarding flights, accommodation, medical insurance, visas, and working conditions
- Communication Protocols: Establishing English-speaking contacts, working hours, and escalation procedures
- Monitoring Mechanisms: Implementing quality control and oversight of the recruitment and relocation process
- Dispute Resolution: Including clear procedures for settling disagreements between parties
- Violations of Israeli regulations can result in severe consequences, including criminal sanctions, fines, license revocation, and civil liability.
Kan-Tor & Acco law firm has extensive experience helping Israeli companies with foreign worker recruitment and can assist with finding appropriate recruitment agencies and drafting employment contracts tailored to specific company needs.
