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Summer Jobs for Teens in Israel: Key Rights, Pay Rules and What to Do If Violated
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By ליאור באקאלו
First reported by N12 · Jun 18, 2026
What happened
N12 published a guide on the labor rights of Israeli teenagers starting summer jobs. It details legal minimum wages, age limits, work-hour rules, injury benefits and complaint options.
- 01Teens may work from age 14 during school vacation in light jobs only.
- 02Minimum teen wages range from about 26 to 31 shekels an hour.
- 03Summer-night work for 16-year-olds and older is allowed only until midnight.
- 04Workplace injuries are covered by National Insurance, even if an employer failed to contribute.
- 05The Labor Ministry fined employers 25 times last year, totaling about 850,000 shekels.
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