Unemployment israel
Lost decade: Haredi men's employment stagnates
The employment rate for Haredi men stands at 53% – a figure that represents a decade-long halt and sparks pessimism regarding the achievement of government targets.
Severe report: Historical peak in the number of unemployed tech workers
Israeli employment rates dropped in May, Central Bureau of Statistics labor force survey reveals
The historic opportunity hidden within the tech layoff wave
Israel's unemployment rate continues to drop, after brief sputter
Israel's broad unemployment rate fell to 7.6% in the second half of July, the lowest rate since the beginning of the coronavirus crisis.
Coronavirus in Israel: Unemployment payments to end at end of June
The announcement was expected. The economic safety net that supported hundreds of thousands of unemployed Israelis throughout the pandemic was scheduled to end June 30.
A third of Israel's job seekers have been unemployed more than a year
The economic safety net plan that went into effect last year when the coronavirus pandemic started had provided job seekers with unemployment benefits through the end of June.
Israel approves 'return to work' grants to wean people off COVID benefits
The plan provides a package of benefits worth thousands of shekels to people who return to work between February and April.
Coronavirus pandemic deals fatal blow to Israel's working women
“Women went back tens of years during the coronavirus pandemic to traditional, household roles."
Coronavirus: 382,000 Israelis mistakenly get unemployment benefits
Nearly NIS 1 billion were given to people who didn't qualify.
New JDC program helps laid-off workers develop new work skills
Employees also participate in a workshop to develop digital and self-learning skills required for a job market that is constantly changing.
Finance Ministry, National Insurance solve maternity benefit crisis
Women who had been unemployed or on unpaid leave for extended periods of time will now be eligible for maternity benefits for babies born between January 1 and June 30 of this year.
Finance Ministry reports moderate recovery in job market
Before the second lockdown, 17% of those on unpaid leave reported in August that they are expecting to return to their jobs. In October, that number dropped to 13%.
Despite COVID-19 vaccine, Israel's unemployment to stay high - Leumi
A potential third lockdown due to morbidity rates will lead to higher unemployent rates.
