Introduction:
This page outlines the government agencies that deal with employment and employee rights
| Government Agency | Areas of Responsibility | Topics |
|---|---|---|
| The Ministry of Industry, Trade and Labor | The Ministry of Industry, Trade and Labor is responsible for all areas related to employment. | All workers' rights relevant to the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Labor. |
| Administration for the Regulation and Enforcement of Labor Laws | Regulation of the labor market and enforcment of labor laws to realize workers' rights, identification of violations and reducing damages for low-waged salaried employees. | Labor laws that protect the rights of workers |
| Equal Employment Opportunity Ombudsman | The ombudsman is responsible for enforcing all regulations related to equality at work and treatment of cases where prohibited discrimination occurred. | Equal employment opportunities, Working women |
| The Employment of Women Law Ombudsman | Responsible for issuing permits according to the Employment of Women Law | Working women |
| Equal Opportunity Rights for the Disabled Ombudsman | The ombudsman works in the framework of the Ministry of Justice and its goal is to aid People with Disabilities | All of the rights relevant to people with disablities; specifically in the realm of employment. |
| The Center for the Integration of People with Disabilities into the Work Place | The center works under the Ministry of Finance and aims for the full integration, as salaried and self-employed workers, of people with disabilities. | Employment of People with Disabilities |
| The Rights for Foreign Workers Ombudsman | Protection of labor rights for foreign workers in Israel | Rights of Foreign Workers |
| The Legal Aid Division - Ministry of Justice | Providing advice and legal assistance at no cost for people with low income. | Workers' rights, Discrimination at work, Sexual harassment at work |
| Employment Services Find a local employment services office | Regulation of the market in areas such as: placement services, employment market research in Israel, and working with the National Insurance Institute to locate eligible recipients. | Presentation of oneself at the Employment Services Office, The Employment Office Committee for assessing work ability |
| The Authority for the Advancement of the Status of Women | Proper representation of women in public bodies, senior positions and positions of influence. | Equal employment opportunities, Working women |
| The National Insurance Institute | The institution responsible for the payment of pensions and benefits to which the working public are entitled. | Health-Related Employee Rights, Working women, Termination of Employment |
| Income Tax | Responsible for collecting taxable income from workers. | Workers' wages and components |
| Institute for Occupational Safety and Hygiene | Guidance and aid for the advancement of safety and health in the workplace]] | Safe work environment, work conditions |