10 Basic Worker Rights in Israel (2026)

1. Minimum Wage

2. Annual Leave

Minimum 12 days per year (first year). Increases with seniority.

3. Sick Days

1.5 days per month (18/year, up to 90 accumulated). Day 1 unpaid, days 2-3 at 50%, day 4+ at 100%.

4. Mandatory Pension

Every employer must contribute: 6.5% employer + 6% employee + 6% severance.

5. Convalescence Pay (Dmei Havraa)

5-10 days per year (by seniority). Value: 418 NIS/day (private). Paid June-July, after first year.

6. Severance Pay

One month salary per year of work. Entitled upon termination, and in some resignation cases.

7. Advance Notice

Required before termination/resignation. 1 day per month in first year, up to 1 month after a year.

8. Payslip

Employer must provide a detailed payslip by the 9th of each month. Failure is a criminal offense.

9. Travel Reimbursement

Up to 22.60 NIS per work day. Employer must participate in commuting costs.

10. Dismissal Protection

Cannot fire during: pregnancy, maternity leave, reserve duty (30 days after), illness. Requires special permission.

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