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
Palestinian women in east Jerusalem struggling for job integration
Lack of education, employment opportunities leaves 87% of Arab women out of the labor market.
Wage gap between haredi, non-haredi women persists
In 2015, 73% of haredi women were aged 25-60 were in the labor force. Non-haredi Jewish women participated at an 80% rate.
Passport, ID cards or customs services close as Histadrut expands strike
The sanctions began three weeks ago in protest of a government plan to privatize the inefficient drivers license testing process. The Histadrut called the initiative one-sided.
Government okays work grant plan for single parents, disabled
The proposed changes will apply to grants payable with respect to income from employment or business earned from 2016 onward.
Government approves affirmative action for haredi men and women in civil service
Among the steps that will be taken to increase haredi employment in civil service will be a campaign to increase exposure of haredi community to employment possibilities in public service.
Survey finds nearly 40% of people with disabilities are unemployed
According to the findings, 14% of this population group has a severe disability, about 40% of whom are older than 65. Of the disabled, 10% have difficulty walking or climbing stairs.
Nearly half of people with disabilities unemployed, survey reveals
The study also revealed that there were more disabilities among people with lower educational backgrounds than among those with higher education among all age groups.
Committee approves unemployment benefits for self-employed
If passed, the bill would provide a safety net to entrepreneurs whose businesses go under, as well as freelancers and self-employed workers.
Gaza unemployment world's highest as 60% of youth find themselves jobless
While about 43% of PA’s expenditures are spent in Gaza, only 13% of its revenues come from Gaza
Unemployment drops to 5.3% a historic low (sort of)
Current rate less than half of what it was 10 years ago.
