Israel · Employment & Labor
Hiring rules, employment contracts, payroll, social insurance, and EOR options.
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Israeli employment is governed by a set of laws and extension orders rather than one code: a national minimum wage, mandatory pension contributions, severance pay of about a month per year, recuperation pay, and paid annual and sick leave. Dismissal needs a fair hearing, and the Labour Courts handle disputes.
Employment is governed by a body of statutory labour law and extension orders; a national minimum wage applies and pension contributions are mandatory.
- A national minimum wage applies to employees.
- Mandatory pension contributions and severance arrangements apply.
- Written notice of employment terms must be given to employees.
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Get written terms
By law you must receive written notice of your employment terms (pay, role, hours, pension) within 30 days.
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Know your pay and hours rights
You must receive at least the minimum wage; the standard week is being reduced toward 42 hours, with overtime premiums.
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Understand mandatory pension and benefits
Employers must contribute to a pension arrangement, and you receive recuperation pay (dmei havraa) and paid holidays.
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Understand leave
You accrue paid annual leave (rising with seniority) and paid sick days, plus convalescence pay after qualifying service.
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Know severance and dismissal rules
Dismissal requires a fair hearing (shimua); severance pay of about a month's salary per year is generally due on dismissal.
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Resolve disputes
Raise issues via the employer/union and, if unresolved, the Labour Courts (Beit Din La’avoda).
- Written notice of terms (within 30 days)
- Minimum wage + week (toward 42h) + overtime
- Mandatory pension contributions
- Recuperation pay (dmei havraa)
- Paid annual + sick leave
- Fair hearing (shimua) before dismissal
- Severance (~1 month/year)
- Dispute route (Labour Courts)
- Ministry of Labour (gov.il)
Labour law and standards.
Frequently asked questions
Is there severance pay in Israel?
Yes — generally about one month's salary per year of service, often funded through the pension arrangement.
Is Israel an at-will jurisdiction?
No — dismissal requires a genuine reason and a fair hearing; unfair dismissals can lead to compensation.
What is recuperation pay (dmei havraa)?
An annual convalescence payment employers must make after qualifying service, on top of wages.
Government portals
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs — Israel’s diplomatic missions abroad, consular services and visa information.
- National Insurance Institute (Bituach Leumi) — Social-security and health-insurance contributions and benefits, with sections for new immigrants and foreign workers.