Is there a concept of appealing a Bet Din’s decision in Halacha? By Dayan Yitzhak Grossman[1] Introduction In Part 1 of this series, examined a Talmudic precedent for the possibility of appealing a decision of a Bet Din. We noted a few sources which appeared to indicate that appealing a decision would not be recommended or permitted, while others may have supported the idea, … [Read more...]

Is there a concept of appealing a Bet Din’s decision in Halacha? By Dayan Yitzhak Grossman Introduction In most modern judicial systems, a litigant who is unhappy with a ruling issued against him by a local or district court may request to have the case reexamined by a higher-level court. The higher court can then uphold, or override, the earlier decision of the lower … [Read more...]

The Halachic Considerations of Hiring: Liability in the Workplace By Dayan Yehoshua Wolfe Upon embarking on any business venture, it is beneficial to anticipate that things might not go as planned, and staffing a job is no exception. When it comes to a worker’s liability for damages, employers might not be as safe as they think. For example, consider the process of building a … [Read more...]

Halachic Considerations of Hiring: Employee Compensation & Minhag HaMedina By Dayan Yehoshua Wolfe In our last article, we discussed the differences between a “S’chir Yom” – day laborer – referred to in American law as an “employee”, and a “Po’el Kablan” – a contractor – referred to in American law as an “independent contractor”. In this article, we will discuss the … [Read more...]

The Halachic Considerations of Hiring - Part 1 By Dayan Yehoshua Wolfe As giddy graduates enter the workforce, employers are not only tasked with finding the best match for their businesses, but also with determining how to structure their employment. Parashat Behar is a most fitting time to discuss employment-related issues, as the Torah issues the guiding principle of … [Read more...]