Recuperation pay (dmei havra’a)
Updated 9 Aug 2026
After completing a year with the same employer you are entitled to recuperation pay. According to the 2026 guide it is ₪418 per day:
First year — 5 days.
Second and third year — 6 days.
Fourth to tenth year — 7 days.
The amounts are updated from time to time.
The information here is general and does not replace the law or the procedures. For your own case, contact the agency you are registered with or a qualified professional.
The information here is a short general summary and does not replace the law or the official procedures. If you are unsure, ask a licensed agency or the Population Authority before you decide. The main source is the official 2026 foreign workers’ rights booklet.