How Israelis will work on election day - details
Attorney Roi Harel explained the rules for working on the day of the Knesset elections on October 27. The day will be a day off, but some employees will continue to work. Pay on this day is 200% of the regular salary or standard pay with additional rest. The employer cannot force work, except for essential services.
Attorney Roi Harel explained the rules for Israelis on the day of the Knesset elections, which will take place on October 27 and falls on a Tuesday. The day will be an official day off, but some employees will continue to work. The employer cannot force employees to work, except for transportation workers and other essential services. Pay on this day is 200% of the regular salary or standard pay with additional rest time. Exceptions are provided for employees with less than 14 days of tenure and certain categories of foreign workers. Public services operate as usual, including transportation, cafes, restaurants, hotels, communications, water and electricity supply, as well as factories with continuous cycles. Election day is not deducted from accrued vacation or sick leave. All employees with voting rights must be given the opportunity to vote. The article references a publication by the news portal Ynet.