uabb domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /var/www/sites/lawfirmbackup_200125/wordpress/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6131Of all the rights of foreign workers in Israel, working hours is one of the issues most surrounded by ambiguity. Foreign workers are often unaware that they are entitled to payment for overtime, same as local employees, starting from the 42d work hour in a single week and from the moment they’ve exceeded the allotted work hours in a single day. Failing to claim this overtime due to employer dishonesty may cause the foreign worker to lose a considerable supplement to their wages.<\/strong> In this article, we will present information to help you understand the issue.<\/p>\n The attorneys from our office, in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, specialize in labor law<\/a> and immigration to Israel<\/a>, and particularly the area of foreign workers. The office provides comprehensive and professional legal assistance to both employees and employers. Services include handling applications to arrange work visas for foreign workers, legal advice and guidance for foreign workers and employers, representation in proceedings to exercise workers’ rights, and more.<\/p>\n The rights of foreign workers in Israel are largely the same as those of the general worker population, with a number of unique features. However, compared to Israeli workers, foreign workers experience an inherent difficulty in availing themselves of their rights fully. Limited comprehension of the Hebrew language, the local culture and a dearth of reliable sources of information on the subject – -all of these can make it very difficult for foreign workers in Israel to exercise their rights.<\/p>\n This is particularly evident regarding working hours<\/a>. Often, foreign workers do not know the exact number of hours they are supposed to work, and when they are entitled to overtime. Beyond that, there is often uncertainty regarding working hours in specific fields. A striking example of this is the nursing field, where the foreign workers usually live with their patients, and it is unclear whether their rest hours are considered working hours. Below we will put things in order and explain what the law stipulates on the subject.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nWhy are foreign workers not always aware of their right to overtime pay?<\/h4>\n
What are foreign workers\u2019 legal working hours?<\/h4>\n