israeli-employment-contractslisted

# Israeli Employment Contracts ## Instructions ### Step 1: Determine Employment Type Ask the user what type of employment relationship they need to document: | Type | Hebrew | Key Indicators | Contract Needed | |------|--------|-----------------|-----------------| | Full-time employee | avod mashara mlea | Fixed hours, employer control, tools provided | Full employment contract (chozeh avoda) | | Part-time employee | avod mashara chelkit | Reduced hours, same rights pro-rata | Full contract with adjusted hours | | Contractor (atzmai) | kablan atzmai | True independence, multiple clients, own tools | Service agreement (NOT this skill) | **Contractor misclassification warning:** Israeli courts apply a multi-factor test. If a worker has fixed hours, uses employer equipment, works exclusively for one company, and receives regular monthly payments, they are likely an employee regardless of what the contract states. Misclassification exposes the employer to retroactive benefits, severance, and penalties. ### Step 2: Calculate Mandatory Benefits All rates below are current as of 2025-2026. Verify rates annually as they may be updated by extension orders (Tzav Harchava). **Minimum wage (Chok Schar Minimum, 1987):** - As of 1 April 2026 the minimum wage is **6,443.85 NIS per month** for a full-time position and **35.40 NIS per hour**. The stated gross salary in any contract must meet or exceed this floor - The minimum is updated every April (set at no less than 47.5% of the na