You went to the USSR voluntarily? You are entitled to sign unemployment • Self-employed or freelancers? The unemployment benefit eligibility depends on your occupation • Make an order

Following the spread of the Corona in Israel and the recommendations of the Ministry of Health, thousands of Israelis were expelled or moved to work from home. The issue raises many questions among employees and employers. We have gathered all the answers to the burning questions for you.

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I went to the US, what should I do?

An employee may be entitled to unemployment benefit if he / she has been on unpaid leave for 30 days or more or if his / her work was voluntarily terminated as a result of the corona. An employee whose job is reduced or who is in isolation for two weeks is not eligible for unemployment benefit. The unemployment benefit from the beginning of the PSS and can start receiving unemployment benefits even if he does not use all his days off.

I can't register on the site right now. What to do?

You can register and apply for Social Security unemployment benefits at the same time. Those who enroll in the Employment Service by March 26, 20, will be deemed to have registered on March 15, 20. An unemployment benefit claim can be filed online at the Social Security website. There is no need to physically reach the branches.

When will I receive my first compensation? Are my mortgage charges and expenses in a timely manner?

Currently, the payment for March is at 12.4. However, Social Security is working to promote emergency regulations that will allow advance payments before that date.

I am self-employed and have lost my income. When will I get money again, and what amount?

Self-employed or freelance workers are not eligible for unemployment benefits. However, there are several groups of self-employed workers who may be eligible for unemployment benefits: mentors, mentors, lecturers, teachers and artists whose work has ceased operations following the Corona.

How much will I be paid?

The amount of the unemployment benefit is calculated according to your age and income in the months preceding the registration with the Employment Service. The Social Security website has a calculator for calculating unemployment benefits.

Is anyone who leaves for the USSR entitled to unemployment benefits?

Eligibility for unemployment benefits is for those who have been on unpaid leave for 30 days or more. There are additional eligibility conditions such as age (20 to 67) and a 12-month working period for one or more employers of the last 18.

How long will I be expected to receive unemployment benefits if this situation continues for a long period?

The number of days you can receive unemployment benefits varies with age and family composition. And the eligible can receive between 50 and 175 days.

If the elderly father's therapist is in solitary confinement, what to do?

Recipients of nursing services who are in solitary confinement or who live in a home where a person is in solitary confinement can receive the nursing allowance in cash if there is no caregiver in the nursing home who can take care of them during the solitary confinement. In this case, you can apply online through the Social Security website.

Answers courtesy of Social Security