All About Hiring Employees in Israel
Get the information you need to hire in Israel. Learn how Justworks EOR can help you streamline international hiring and manage employees abroad.
The Benefits of an EOR for Hiring in Israel
Managing the hiring process in Israel doesn’t have to be complex or overwhelming. With the help of Justworks and our global EOR, you can simplify every step of bringing Israeli talent on board.
Our dedicated team provides end-to-end support, assisting you throughout the entire employee lifecycle. With clear, transparent pricing and no unexpected costs, you’ll always know what to expect. Whether you're hiring your first employee or building a full team in Israel, Justworks is here to help you navigate the process confidently.
Options for Hiring in Israel
Partnering with an EOR
Justworks takes charge of building your team within a few weeks, so you can avoid the expensive process of establishing a legal entity.
Justworks oversees most local HR operations:
Ensuring compliance with local labor laws and regulations
Creating employment contractsÂ
Managing payroll, payroll taxes, and related payments like withholdings and deductions
Administering local benefits
Hiring Practices
Employers are required to provide employees with a written statement outlining the terms and conditions of the working relationship within seven days of their start date. It’s also customary for employers to provide an employment contract. Justworks will always have employees sign an employment contract before they start work in order to avoid risk.
Background Checks
Background checks aren’t mandatory in Israel, but are common practice. Before conducting a background check, an employer must obtain consent and inform the employee of the following:
The purpose of the information requested
How will the information be shared and processed
Whether there is a legal obligation for the background check or if it’s voluntary
The following restrictions apply when conducting background checks:
Employers are prohibited from verifying data that may result in discriminatory treatment such as age, race, gender, religious or political beliefs, union memberships, sexual orientation, medical history, and more
Employers are prohibited from conducting criminal background checks except for employees who work with children or people with developmental disabilities
Employers must obtain consent if they use a third-party service to conduct background checks
Hiring Ready to Hire Confidently in Israel?
Justwork makes building your global team seamless by helping you hire and onboard talent in Israel and beyond. Save yourself the time and hassle of international hiring today.
