National Insurance Law (Amendment – Unemployment Benefits for the Self-Employed) Bill
Translated from Hebrew: הצעת חוק הביטוח הלאומי (תיקון - דמי אבטלה לעצמאים)
TL;DRThe bill adds eligibility for unemployment benefits for self-employed workers, at a rate of two-thirds of the average daily wage, for up to four maximum periods in their lifetime.
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What does the bill do?
The bill changes the National Insurance Law to apply unemployment benefits to self-employed workers, similar to salaried employees. Unemployment benefits will be calculated on the basis of two-thirds of the average daily wage, and will be paid for up to four maximum periods over a lifetime. The bill sets conditions for recognizing a self-employed person as unemployed, including submitting a certified affidavit regarding the closure of the business, and requires the consent of the House Committee for setting the specific insurance rates for the self-employed.
The votes on this bill
Coalition 64 seats
Opposition 56 seats
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