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January 29, 2026

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Are you a salaried employee? It is important that you know your rights!

Every employee is entitled by law to these rights.

There may be differences in conditions between workplaces, but everyone must comply with the law.

Please note, the details of the rights below are for full-time employees. For part-time employees, the rights are according to the part-time nature of the job.

Basic Rights

Minimum wage
Payment of wages at the end of the month of work and no later than the 9th of the month
Detailed pay slip
Up to 42 hours of work per week (58 with overtime), excluding for jobs as guards and in security
Weekly rest day of 36 consecutive hours, except in approved cases
Protection from humiliation and sexual harassment

Overtime
Entitlement to compensation for overtime with the employer’s approval (does not apply to certain positions: police officer, senior managers, etc.).

Overtime pay: First two hours – 125% of the salary; From the third hour – 150%.
On a day of rest: first two hours – 175% of salary; from the third hour – 200%.
Night work (work of which at least two hours are between 22:00-06:00):
7 hours is considered a full working day. Beyond that, 125% of the salary for the first two hours, 150% from the third hour.

Salary level
In the private sector: without a fixed mechanism; In the public sector: according to seniority and rank.

Holidays and observances

Annual leave: 10-22 days a year
Holidays according to religion
Sick days: 18 days a year. Some of them can be used to care for a family member.

Retirement and dismissals:

Hearing before dismissal.
Advance notice or advance notice pay – depending on seniority. Over a year – 30 days.
Severance pay: Under certain conditions – one month’s salary for each year of work.
Mandatory retirement age: 67; possibility of early retirement or continued work with the employer’s approval. Employees who continue are entitled to pension provisions.

Insurance and safety:

Bituach Leumi (National insurance) and health insurance contributions – mandatory contributions.
Pension provisions: In the private sector – by law; In the public sector – usually higher.
Adequate physical conditions (drinking water, toilets, heating/cooling), protective equipment and safety conditions.
Right to refuse work in dangerous conditions.

Important!
Check your pay slip and make sure that the contributions and deductions have been made as required. It is recommended to obtain assistance from someone knowledgeable on the subject.
Always keep your employment contract, documents and pay slips.

Another post will address the rights of an employee after childbirth.

In case of violation of rights:
File a complaint:
To the Ministry of Labor
report.achifa@labor.gov.il
*2570

Or, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
shivion@economy.gov.il
074-7696565

If you want to sue your employer, you can file a claim with the Labor Court

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