חוק התוכנית לסיוע כלכלי (הוראת שעה – חרבות ברזל), התשפ"ד-2023

Government bill · Published 9 Nov 2023

1Tabled
2Reading 12 Nov 2023
3Committee
4Readings 2-39 Nov 2023
5Published9 Nov 2023

How it affects you

War-hit businesses with a base-year turnover of up to 100 million shekels and a drop above 25%, or 12.5% for bimonthly reporters, can receive up to 600,000 shekels. Dismissed workers and employees on at least 14 days of unpaid leave can receive unemployment benefits after six qualifying months instead of 12.

Who gains

Affected businesses Compensation for fixed costs and part of payroll, subject to statutory caps Section 1
Dismissed workers and employees on unpaid leave Unemployment benefits after six qualifying months instead of 12 Section 5
Employers Exemption from insurance payments for employees on unpaid leave Section 5

Who pays

The state Reimburses National Insurance for the additional benefits Section 6
Businesses that overclaimed A penalty of 25% of the difference, or 40% in some cases Section 1

Under the table

Late-night vote
The final vote took place at 01:05.
Passed quickly
7 days from first reading to the final vote, against a median of 39 in this Knesset.
Omnibus law
This law changes 7 different laws at once.
Few hands
Only 9 of the 120 members took part in the final vote.
Temporary provision
The law, or part of it, is temporary and needs an extension to stay in force.