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Israeli Workers Face Negative Vacation Balances Ahead of Holidays
Israeli employers are increasingly asking employees to sign agreements for a negative vacation balance, extending into 2027, due to a depletion of paid time off. This trend was evident during Sukkot 2026, with a significant drop in companies offering collective vacations.
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What happened
- 01Israeli workers are being asked to sign for negative vacation balances extending into 2027.
- 02Collective Sukkot 2026 vacations dropped to 37.4%, an 18.5% decrease from previous years.
- 03Operation "Lion's Roar" is cited as a primary reason for the vacation day deficit.
- 0455.4% of employees had zero vacation days by summer 2026, based on July-August data.
- 05Employers are seeking written consent for negative balances, as the law prohibits forced deductions.
The situation is partly attributed to Operation "Lion's Roar," which caused widespread childcare needs. While employers are legally required to pay employees sent home without vacation, they are now seeking written consent for negative balances to manage future financial obligations.
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