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Foreign Worker Rights — Including Undocumented Workers in Yavne
Undocumented workers are entitled to minimum wage, basic working conditions and cannot be deported for filing a complaint — even if residing illegally.
About Yavne
Yavne, located in the heart of the south-central region, has a local Israeli-Ethiopian community. Yavne's real-estate market is known for competitive prices and good quality of life, attracting families looking for an intermediate housing option between the centre and the south.
Key Principle
In Israel, labour rights apply to every worker — regardless of legal status. Even those residing illegally are entitled to basic employment rights.
Basic Rights
Minimum wage (from 1 Apr 2026): ILS 6,443.85/month for a full-time post — ILS 35.40/hour on a 182-hour base, ILS 34.64 on a 186-hour base. Annual leave: 12-24 days/year. Sick pay: 1.5 days/month worked. Severance: after 1 year — 1 month per year worked. Maximum hours: 45/week.
Protection from Deportation
The Foreign Workers Law protects anyone filing a labour complaint — they cannot be deported during investigation proceedings.
Who to Contact
Kav LaOved (free advice): 1-800-354-354 | Tebeka: 072-2424622 | UNHCR (refugee status): unhcr.org.il
📞 1-800-354-354
Ethiopian community in Yavne
- Community population
- ~3,000
- Share of city
- ~6%
- Main neighbourhoods
- שכ' ד', מרכז
- Community services
- ENP
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FAQ — Yavne
- How many Ethiopian-Israelis live in Yavne?
- The Ethiopian-Israeli community in Yavne numbers approximately ~3,000 residents — around ~6% of the city's population. Main neighbourhoods: שכ' ד', מרכז.
- How do I claim Foreign Worker Rights — Including Undocumented Workers in Yavne?
- Contact the Yavne Employment Bureau — it is required to assist in implementing affirmative-action law. For support: ENP.
- What community support is available in Yavne for this right?
- In Yavne, the following organisations can assist with paperwork, translation and entitlement: ENP.
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