Employment & Contracts

Key Hebrew terms in job offers, employment contracts, and workplace communications.

חוזה עבודה

Chozeh Avoda

A formal employment contract specifying salary, benefits, working hours, notice period, and other terms. Required by Israeli labor law.

Literal: "Employment Contract"

תקופת ניסיון

Tkufat Nisayon

A probation period (typically 3-6 months) during which either side can end employment with shorter notice.

Literal: "Trial Period"

שעות נוספות

Sha'ot Nosafot

Overtime hours beyond the standard workday. Israeli law requires 125% pay for the first 2 overtime hours and 150% thereafter.

Literal: "Overtime Hours"

משרה מלאה

Meshara Mleah

A full-time position, typically defined as 42 hours per week in Israel. Entitled to full benefits.

Literal: "Full-Time Position"

משרה חלקית

Meshara Chelkit

A part-time position with fewer than 42 weekly hours. Benefits and leave are calculated proportionally.

Literal: "Part-Time Position"

פיטורים

Piturim

Employer-initiated termination. Triggers severance pay (Pitsuyim) of one month salary per year of employment under Israeli law.

Literal: "Termination / Firing"

התפטרות

Hitpatrut

Employee-initiated resignation. Requires giving prior notice (Hodaa Mukdemet) as specified in your contract or by law.

Literal: "Resignation"

הודעה מוקדמת

Hodaa Mukdemet

The advance notice period required before leaving or terminating employment. Duration depends on tenure and contract terms.

Literal: "Prior Notice"

העברה

Haavara

A job transfer to a different department, location, or role within the same organization.

Literal: "Transfer"

חשבונית

Cheshbonit

A tax invoice issued by freelancers and businesses. An Osek Murshe must issue a Cheshbonit Mas (tax invoice) including VAT.

Literal: "Invoice"

קבלן

Kablan

An independent contractor who provides services without being a salaried employee. Must register as Osek Patur or Osek Murshe.

Literal: "Contractor"

כללי / פרטי

Klali / Prati

Terms used in contracts to distinguish between general clauses (tnai klali) and specific clauses (tnai prati) that override general ones.

Literal: "General / Specific"