Unemployment Insurance — Everything You Need to Know 2026
Register on the first day after dismissal at the Employment Service. Unemployment insurance: up to 70% of your salary, up to 175 days.
What is Unemployment Insurance?
An NII payment for people who have lost their job and are searching for new employment. Up to 70% of salary (months 1-4), 60% (month 5+). Maximum 175 days. Maximum daily: 340 ILS (2026).
Key Conditions
Salaried employee dismissed (not resigned — critical!). Worked at least 12 months in the past 18. Registered with Employment Service on the first day after dismissal. Not working / not earning above threshold.
Critical Steps
- Day of dismissal: get "end of employment confirmation" from employer
- Next day: register with Employment Service (no delay!)
- Within two weeks: file claim at BTL
- Monthly: sign "unemployed declaration" at BTL
📞 BTL: 08-6709709 | Employment Service: 1-800-300-026
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