Is Election Day a paid day off? Can employers require employees to work? What compensation are employees entitled to for working on Election Day, and what rules apply to foreign workers?

Ahead of the Knesset elections, scheduled for 27 October, Adv. Shani Marom, Partner in our Labour and Employment Department, was interviewed by Israel Hayom, addressing key questions concerning employees’ rights and employers’ obligations on Election Day.

Shani discussed, among other matters, eligibility for a paid day off, compensation for working on Election Day, the arrangements applicable to foreign workers and employers’ obligation to enable employees to exercise their right to vote.

She also emphasised the importance of advance planning by employers, establishing clear policies regarding workplace operations and employee compensation, and informing employees in advance to minimise uncertainty and prevent disputes.

Read the full article in Israel Hayom in Hebrew