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18 June 2013

Official 2013 Knesset Election results available live online

21 January 2013 By Mr. Matzliach 3 Comments

finish line

As Election Day draws to a close, you may wonder how to find out who won. The Central Elections Committee will provide live, updated results online!

Filed Under: More Tagged With: elections, government, Knesset, law, mobile phone, smartphone, vote, voting

The Ultimate Citizen’s Guide to the 2013 Knesset Elections

13 January 2013 By Mr. Matzliach 7 Comments

i-voted-sticker

Wondered when, where, or how we vote; do we need to register or can we vote absentee; or how we figure out who to vote for? Then this is the guide for you!

Filed Under: More Tagged With: absentee ballot, elections, employment, holiday, Knesset, law, polling place, vote, voter eligibility, voter registration, voting

3-minute limit on hold for some customer service calls

13 December 2012 By Mr. Matzliach 7 Comments

happy-on-hold

Had your fill of elevator music? No more waiting on the line for half an hour or longer! As of 12 December 2012, certain customer service calls to businesses must be answered within 3 minutes or they call you back.

Filed Under: Buying Smart Tagged With: cab, civil court, customer service, electricity, gas, Israel Electric Company, Israel Electric Corporation, landline phone, law, mobile phone, satellite, wait time, water

School fees: What should you be paying for 2012-2013 (תשע”ג)?

8 September 2012 By Mr. Matzliach 1 Comment

school crossing

The new school year has already begun, and it’s time to open your checkbook. How much should you be shelling out?

Filed Under: Employment & Education Tagged With: education, law, parental payments, parents' committee, school, talan, tashlumei horim, torani, va'ad horim

Reimbursement for transportation to, from work

19 February 2012 By Mr. Matzliach 10 Comments

commuters

Travel costs add up. Employers are required to reimburse employees for commute costs. Are you getting reimbursed?

Filed Under: Employment & Education Tagged With: buses, commute, company car, dmei nisiyot, employee rights, employment, expansion order, law, public transportation

Returning goods, cancelling services for cash

22 January 2012 By Mr. Matzliach 6 Comments

Shoppers

Consumers may return purchases or cancel services for a refund. However, one must take into account lots of details and exceptions.

Filed Under: Buying Smart Tagged With: cancel, government, law, purchase, refund, returns, shopping, small claim's court

Hacker steals Israeli credit cards; What can you do?

7 January 2012 By Mr. Matzliach Leave a Comment

The personal information of thousands of Israeli credit card users has been stolen. How do you know if you’re affected, and what should you do?

Filed Under: Going, going, gone! Tagged With: Bank of Israel, Cal Card, charge cards, credit cards, debit cards, fraud, hacking, Isracard, law, Leumi Card, theft