Foreign Caretakers
The Regulations for Re-Entry of Foreign Workers Into Israel (Legal Information)
The foreign-worker population in Israel numbers tens of thousands of workers staying lawfully in Israel, many of whom wish to travel abroad for various reasons. It is very important to know that foreign workers who wish to leave Israel and subsequently return must first obtain a re-entry visa. If they do not, they will be…
Read MoreQuestions and Answers Regarding Hiring Foreign Workers in Israel
When hiring Foreign Workers in Israel, the Israeli employer must apply for a work permit, while the employee must apply for a work visa. Violators of the law may be subject to fines and/or criminal indictments. Our law office specializes in Israeli immigration and employment law, helping Israeli and foreign companies obtain all the necessary…
Read MoreNursing Worker Visa to Israel – July 2021 Update
Israel’s policy regarding nursing worker visas creates a great deal of uncertainty. Especially these days, when the corona crisis is leading to frequent changes in government decisions, many foreign nursing workers find themselves under a real threat of deportation from Israel. A new law passed in July 2021 allows for a narrow window of opportunity…
Read MoreVoiding a Marriage in the Philippines
Over 80% of the Filipino population are devout Catholic Christians. The Philippines is one of the only two states that deny their (Christian) citizens the right to divorce, with the other state being the Vatican. However, there are various cases in which it is possible to void a marriage in the Philippines, as detailed below.…
Read MoreObtaining legal status in Israel for foreign caretaker spouses
When mixed nationality couples in which one of the partners is a foreign caretaker seek status legalization in order to live together in Israel, they might face quite a few obstacles. There is a gap between the general Ministry of Interior rules regarding foreign spouses, and the ministry’s policy regarding romantic relationships of foreign caretakers.…
Read MoreForeign caretakers who are fired or resign – obligations, rights, compensation and payments
Ending employment relations between foreign caretakers and their employers is complicated, as the employers are usually the patients themselves or their family members. When a foreign worker is fired or resigns, both sides face various obligations, such as providing advance notice and releasing pension funds that were put aside for the worker. There are other…
Read MoreConditions for obtaining a work permit for a foreign caretaker
There are fewer foreign caretakers in Israel than people seeking to hire them. Legal requirements for anyone who wants to employ a foreign caretaker are thus based on a “seller’s market”. A permit from the Interior Ministry is necessary in order to employ a foreign worker. Interior Ministry regulations prescribe who is eligible to apply…
Read MoreA foreign caretaker who becomes pregnant during her period of employment – legal implications
In this article we will discuss a complex, sensitive issue; cases where a foreign caretaker becomes pregnant and gives birth during her stay in Israel. Many questions arise if a foreign caretaker becomes pregnant during her employment by an Israeli family. Legal issues include: How does this affect the foreign worker’s legal status in Israel?…
Read MoreA foreign caretaker whose patient is institutionalized or passes away – what does the law say?
By the nature of their work, nursing caretakers often face complex situations. Foreign caretakers come to Israel to assist our loved ones at difficult times. Unfortunately, patients often end up institutionalized or pass away during the foreign worker’s tenure. Such a situation raises many legal issues, such as; what is the fate of foreign caretakers…
Read MoreNursing workers in Israel – an essential overview
This article will provide an overview of nursing workers in Israel and their employment conditions. The nursing sector is made up predominantly of foreign workers, who come to Israel for a limited time period to care for our loved ones. This raises complex legal issues which, unfortunately, many only discover when they are faced with…
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