Placing employees on Unpaid Leave (Halat) involves strict labor law regulations and Bituach Leumi unemployment benefit criteria.

1. Unpaid Leave Duration & Eligibility Days Table

Age Bracket Without Dependents With Dependents (Children / Spouse)
Under 25 Years 50 Days Maximum 138 Days Maximum
25 - 28 Years 67 Days Maximum 138 Days Maximum
28 - 35 Years 100 Days Maximum 138 Days Maximum
35 - 45 Years 138 Days Maximum 175 Days Maximum
Over 45 Years 175 Days Maximum 175 Days Maximum

2. Unemployment Benefit Compensation Rates Table

Average Gross Salary Base Unemployment Benefit Rate %
Up to 4,500 ILS 60% to 70% of base salary
4,500 - 9,000 ILS 50% of incremental salary
Above 9,000 ILS 30% of incremental salary up to cap

3. Employer Obligations During Halat

During the first two calendar months of Halat, employers remain obligated to pay National Insurance contributions on behalf of workers, recoverable from subsequent payroll reconciliations.