During the recent period of “Operation Iron Swords,” several pertinent employment questions have accumulated at CWS Israel. We’re here to provide clarity and guidance for these challenging times:
- Unpaid Leave: The decision to place an employee on unpaid leave requires mutual consent. Without the employee’s agreement, the employer may face legal challenges equivalent to wrongful dismissal.
- Employees in Active Reserve Duty: It is illegal to dismiss or furlough an employee who has been called to reserve duty, during and for 30 days following their service.
- Rights for Parents: Parents of children up to age 14, or children with special needs up to age 21, are entitled to stay home for supervision without pay, unless government decisions provide otherwise. Dismissal for absence under these circumstances is prohibited.
- Sick Leave Certification: Employees can obtain sick leave certifications for anxiety and receive compensation according to the law.
- Foreign Workers’ Unemployment Rights: Foreign workers are not eligible for unemployment benefits from National Insurance as they are not insured for unemployment.
- Employer Decisions During Business Closure: Employers facing business closure during the war have the discretion to choose between dismissal and furlough. Each has specific legal and financial implications, with furlough potentially being more advantageous for cash flow.
- Compensation Mechanisms for Closed Businesses: Currently, no compensation mechanism has been established for businesses closed due to the war, but discussions are ongoing.
- Tax Authority Guidelines for Donations: During this emergency period, verified non-profits can collect donations for the war effort and provide tax-deductible receipts under certain conditions.
- Reserve Duty Compensation for Independent Business Owners: National Insurance will pay reserve duty compensation monthly, not at the end, to self-employed reservists. Employed reservists will have their compensation handled by their employers.
Stay tuned for detailed updates and more information, . At CWS Israel, we are committed to supporting our community through informed and compassionate guidance.
