Foreign Caretakers
Obtaining 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…
Read MoreAre you employing a foreign caretaker in Israel? Things you should know
What are an employer’s obligations in the nursing sector? By Israeli law, nursing patients are generally considered to be the employers of their foreign caretakers. Accordingly, nursing employers in Israel are required to ensure their workers’ legal rights, even if they are not always aware of what all these rights entail. This article will provide…
Read MoreKnow your obligations – what are the insurance requirements for foreign caretakers in Israel?
In the preceding article of this series, we discussed various obligations that devolve on employers of foreign caretakers. By law, the designated employers are usually the patients themselves. Of these obligations, the issue of insurance is of primary importance. If legal requirements for insurance are not met, the employer may face large fines and be…
Read MoreCoronavirus — What Can Patients Do to Keep the Foreign Nursing Staff Who Care for Them?
What is important to know about the issue of replacing foreign nursing staff currently caring for elderly Israeli patients, given that the widespread Coronavirus outbreak is especially dangerous for them? A lawyer specializing in Israeli immigration law from our office has prepared an explanation of the current legal options, in accordance with the Minister of Interior’s…
Read MoreObtaining a visa for a foreign caretaker in Israel
What are the conditions for obtaining and extending an Israeli visa for foreign caretakers? Foreign caretakers in Israel must hold visas (B-1 work visas) for the entire period of their stay in the country. The Entry to Israel Act sets out the types of visas which the Interior Minister is permitted to grant to foreign…
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