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Severance Pay — The Right Everyone Needs to Know in Ma'alot-Tarshiha
Every employee dismissed after one full year of work is entitled to severance: one month's last salary per year of work — calculated on last salary, not average.
About Ma'alot-Tarshiha
Ma'alot-Tarshiha is a mixed (Jewish-Arab) city in the Upper Galilee, with a small Israeli-Ethiopian community. Its accessible real-estate prices, green surroundings and high quality of life make it an attractive residential option.
What is Severance Pay?
Payment that an employer must make to a dismissed employee. Formula: last monthly salary × years worked.
Example: 5 years at 8,000 ILS/month = 40,000 ILS. Calculated on last salary — not average. If your salary increased, this helps you.
When Are You Entitled?
Dismissal (always, after 1 year). Death (to heirs). Disability (cannot continue working). Resignation (usually not — exceptions: illness, harassment).
Where Is the Money?
Since 2008, employers must pay pension fund contributions — part of these are "severance." Check your pay slip: "pitzuim" (severance) line.
If Refused
Complaint to Labour Commissioner: 02-6667222 | Labour Court claim (no lawyer needed) | Kav LaOved: 1-800-354-354
Tip for Ethiopian-Israelis
If you worked "off the books" (no pay slip) — you are still entitled. Prove employment with: bank transfers, witnesses, WhatsApp messages.
📞 1-800-354-354
Ethiopian community in Ma'alot-Tarshiha
- Community population
- ~1,000
- Share of city
- ~7%
- Main neighbourhoods
- מרכז
- Community services
- ENP
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FAQ — Ma'alot-Tarshiha
- How many Ethiopian-Israelis live in Ma'alot-Tarshiha?
- The Ethiopian-Israeli community in Ma'alot-Tarshiha numbers approximately ~1,000 residents — around ~7% of the city's population. Main neighbourhoods: מרכז.
- How do I claim Severance Pay — The Right Everyone Needs to Know in Ma'alot-Tarshiha?
- Contact the Ma'alot-Tarshiha Employment Bureau — it is required to assist in implementing affirmative-action law. For support: ENP.
- What community support is available in Ma'alot-Tarshiha for this right?
- In Ma'alot-Tarshiha, the following organisations can assist with paperwork, translation and entitlement: ENP.
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