Employment relationships form the foundation of every organization. They shape culture, define accountability, and impact reputation as much as financial performance.
At DNH Israel, our Employment Law practice provides strategic, tailored, and practical legal advice to employers, executives, and multinational corporations operating in Israel’s complex and ever-evolving labor environment.
We understand that employment law is not only about compliance — it’s about people, relationships, and the operational reality of running a business.
Our approach integrates legal precision with commercial empathy, helping clients make decisions that are both legally sound and humanly sustainable.
Comprehensive Employment Counsel
We represent clients in all aspects of labor and employment law, including:
• Employment agreements and executive contracts
• Compensation and incentive structures
• Non-compete and confidentiality undertakings
• Collective bargaining and trade union relations
• Workplace investigations and disciplinary proceedings
• Employee termination, redundancy, and restructuring
• Employment litigation and arbitration
• Labor compliance in franchise and retail networks
Our advice covers the full employment lifecycle — from recruitment and onboarding through performance management, restructuring, and termination.
Strategic Employment Law for Businesses
Our firm is particularly active in representing employers and management teams in the retail, franchise, high-tech, and service sectors.
We advise on structuring employment relationships that align with the business’s operational and financial model while minimizing future exposure.
For franchisors and retail networks, we design frameworks that clearly distinguish between the employment obligations of the franchisor and franchisee, preventing joint-liability risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
We also assist employers in managing workforce transitions, outsourcing arrangements, and flexible employment models — particularly relevant in industries experiencing rapid change and technological disruption.
Every agreement, policy, and procedure we draft reflects not only legal compliance but also the culture, goals, and strategy of the organization.
Executive Employment and Compensation
Senior executives operate at the intersection of legal responsibility and corporate performance.
We counsel companies and C-level executives on the negotiation and drafting of executive employment and consultancy agreements, equity and option plans, and bonus structures that align incentives with company objectives.
Our experience in M&A and investment transactions enables us to navigate complex issues such as retention, change-of-control provisions, and termination rights in connection with corporate deals.
We also represent executives in negotiations over departures, severance, and non-compete arrangements, balancing discretion, reputation, and commercial interests.
When resolving disputes, we emphasize confidentiality, proportionality, and future employability — protecting the dignity and brand of both sides.
Employment in Franchise and Retail Networks
Few areas present as many labor-law challenges as franchise and retail systems.
Our firm advises both franchisors and franchisees on employment structures, contractor relationships, and compliance with Israeli labor standards.
We help networks establish clear boundaries of responsibility between head office, franchise operators, and store-level employees — ensuring compliance with minimum-wage, overtime, safety, and benefits obligations.
We also advise on disputes arising from claims of “joint employment” or “employee misclassification,” defending clients before labor courts and administrative bodies.
Our goal is to provide legal and operational clarity so that business owners can focus on growth while maintaining a compliant and motivated workforce.
Workplace Policies, Compliance, and Governance
Regulatory expectations in the field of labor relations are growing rapidly.
We help clients implement workplace policies covering equal opportunity, prevention of sexual harassment, disciplinary procedures, data privacy, and occupational safety.
These policies serve as more than compliance documents — they form part of the company’s governance culture and risk-management framework.
We also conduct internal training for HR departments and management to ensure consistent application of labor laws and company procedures.
Our firm assists employers in responding to labor inspections, Ministry of Economy audits, and inquiries from the National Insurance Institute and Tax Authority — providing both legal defense and compliance strategy.
Employment Litigation and Dispute Resolution
When employment relationships deteriorate, the consequences can be personal and costly.
We represent employers and executives in disputes before the Labor Courts, arbitration panels, and mediation forums across Israel.
Our cases include:
• Wrongful termination and constructive dismissal claims
• Discrimination and harassment allegations
• Breach of confidentiality and non-compete violations
• Bonus, option, and commission disputes
• Employee misclassification and joint-employment cases
We approach each conflict with strategic calm, focusing on early resolution where possible.
Drawing on Adv. Udi Danhirsh’s extensive negotiation experience, we often resolve employment disputes through confidential settlements that protect both the company’s reputation and the individual’s professional future.
When litigation is unavoidable, we act decisively and precisely — presenting a well-prepared, credible, and business-conscious case that resonates with both judges and opposing counsel.
Employment Transitions in M&A and Corporate Restructuring
Mergers, acquisitions, and reorganizations create unique employment challenges — from harmonizing contracts and benefits to managing redundancies and integrating teams.
Our firm works closely with clients’ HR and management teams to ensure smooth employment transitions during corporate deals.
We handle employee transfer frameworks, TUPE-style continuity provisions, and post-acquisition retention programs, coordinating with our M&A department for seamless integration.
Our background in investment banking and corporate transactions allows us to anticipate employment-related deal issues early — avoiding last-minute complications that can delay or jeopardize a transaction.
International Employment and Cross-Border Mobility
As Israeli businesses expand abroad and multinational corporations establish local operations, cross-border employment issues become increasingly complex.
We advise on expatriate arrangements, remote-work policies, and dual employment structures, coordinating with foreign counsel to ensure global compliance.
For international clients entering Israel, we manage all employment-related aspects of market entry — from local employment contracts and benefits plans to immigration, visas, and compliance with Israeli labor standards.
Representative Experience
• Advising franchisors and retail groups on employee-management frameworks and joint-liability risk mitigation.
• Representing companies in high-profile wrongful termination and executive compensation claims.
• Drafting employment policies and compliance programs for technology companies and start-ups.
• Acting for executives in discreet negotiations over severance and non-compete enforcement.
• Advising investors and acquirers on workforce transitions during corporate mergers and acquisitions.
Our ability to blend legal expertise, business pragmatism, and human understanding consistently leads to effective, long-term solutions.
The DNH Israel Advantage
What differentiates DNH Israel in employment law is our multi-dimensional perspective.
We are not just lawyers — we are advisors who understand management dynamics, investor expectations, and human behavior.
Led by Adv. Udi Danhirsh, the firm brings together expertise in law, business strategy, and negotiation psychology.
We help clients balance legal rights with empathy and foresight — resolving issues before they escalate, and maintaining organizational cohesion even in times of change.
In franchise and retail networks, our familiarity with operational realities gives us a distinct advantage: we know how to protect the business without alienating the people who make it run.
Our track record in achieving amicable resolutions and discreet settlements has earned us the trust of employers, executives, and investors alike — clients who value not just winning cases, but preserving relationships and reputations.
Empowering People, Protecting Business
At DNH Israel we view employment law as the bridge between legal compliance and business success.
We partner with our clients to build stable, ethical, and high-performing workplaces — where legal certainty supports, rather than constrains, growth.
Whether advising a global corporation, a franchise network, or a start-up scaling internationally, our mission remains the same:
to combine legal excellence with humanity, strategy, and integrity — empowering people while protecting the business that drives them.
