Dudu Otmezgin Fired From His Own Company, Remains Shareholder
Translated & summarized from Walla by baba
Dudu Otmezgin has been fired as an employee from his namesake company, "Dudu Otmezgin Patisserie Ltd.," now controlled by Keshet Ta'amim. While remaining a 30% shareholder, Otmezgin is no longer employed by the firm. The dismissal follows disagreements, including a lawsuit filed by Otmezgin for 368,112 shekels over alleged breach of contract regarding car funding. The company disputes his claims and has requested the lawsuit's dismissal.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Dudu Otmezgin was dismissed as an employee from his company, "Dudu Otmezgin Patisserie Ltd."
- Otmezgin remains a 30% shareholder in the company, which is controlled by Keshet Ta'amim.
- Otmezgin filed a lawsuit for 368,112 shekels, alleging breach of contract over car funding.
- The company disputes Otmezgin's claims and has requested the lawsuit's dismissal.
- The partnership between Otmezgin and Keshet Ta'amim began in August 2023.
Dudu Otmezgin has been dismissed from his position as an employee at "Dudu Otmezgin Patisserie Ltd.," the company bearing his name and controlled by Keshet Ta'amim. Ariel Licht, owner of Keshet Ta'amim, confirmed Otmezgin's termination as an employee but emphasized that Otmezgin retains a 30% stake in the company. "He is a partner in the company. He was employed for a certain period," Licht stated, clarifying the situation as "dismissal for now." Licht did not rule out the possibility of Otmezgin's rehiring if an agreement is reached, noting ongoing disagreements on various issues.
The partnership began in August 2023 when Keshet Ta'amim acquired 70% of the company for approximately 50 million shekels, with Otmezgin retaining 30% and an employment agreement as head chef, brand ambassador, and marketing lead. Relations have reportedly soured since then, with Licht stating they "less" communicate and prefer to resolve disputes internally.
However, the dispute has escalated to the Regional Labor Court in Haifa. Otmezgin filed a lawsuit for 368,112 shekels, alleging the company breached his employment contract by refusing to fund his car upgrade. He claims the agreement entitles him to up to 300,000 shekels every 24 months for this purpose, a payment the company allegedly refused, citing unprofitability, a condition Otmezgin claims is not in the contract.
The company has requested the lawsuit be dismissed, arguing that a documented agreement exists regarding the car payments, which Otmezgin's claim omits. They seek dismissal or an extension to file a defense. Otmezgin's dismissal process is also mentioned in his lawsuit, with a hearing held on August 17, preceded by his demands regarding the car.
Licht dismissed concerns that the dispute is harming the business, stating that the company's products and operations are paramount. He commented that Otmezgin has not been personally making the cakes for a long time and added, "Maybe it will hurt his ego a little. It's already too inflated anyway. Nothing will happen to him." Otmezgin declined to comment.
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