Protection of Wages Law (Amendment – Prohibition of Deducting a Debt or Fine) Bill
Translated from Hebrew: הצעת חוק הגנת השכר (תיקון - איסור ניכוי חוב או קנס)
TL;DRThe bill prohibits deducting a debt or fine from an employee's wages on the basis of advance consent, and requires written consent after the event.
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What does the bill do?
The bill changes the Wage Protection Law in two ways: first, it adds a definition of "obligation" that excludes obligations other than agreed compensation; second, it cancels the reference to deducting "half" of the fine. The explanatory notes propose that employers will not be able to have employees sign in advance for wage deductions, and the employer will have to obtain the employee's written consent after the damage occurred. In addition, it is proposed to double the fine for deductions not in accordance with the law.
The votes on this bill
Coalition 62 seats
Left the coalition 14 seats
Opposition 44 seats
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