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Israel Election Day 2026: Worker Rights and Pay Detailed by Labor Ministry
Israel's Ministry of Labor has outlined worker rights for the upcoming election day, designating it a holiday with exceptions for essential services. Employees working on election day are entitled to their regular pay if employed for at least 14 days prior, and typically receive 200% pay or compensatory time off.
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- 01Israel's Ministry of Labor issued guidelines for worker rights and pay on election day.
- 02Election day is a legal holiday, but essential services like healthcare and security must operate.
- 03Workers employed for at least 14 days prior to election day are entitled to regular pay.
- 04Employees working on election day typically receive 200% pay or compensatory time off.
- 05Foreign workers and poll workers have specific, sometimes less favorable, compensation arrangements.
- 06Wages for election day staff may be paid up to 60 days after the election.
Foreign workers and those specifically hired for election duties have different compensation rules, with poll workers' pay potentially delayed up to 60 days.
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