Kav LaOved - Migrant Caregivers

09/04/2026

⚠️ Please note:
Kav LaOved is currently on temporary leave, and regular services are not taking place at this time.
We plan to resume our activity on April 15th.

We appreciate your patience and understanding, and we will update you with any changes.

31/03/2026

📢 MINIMUM WAGE IS INCREASED!

Starting April 1st, 2026, the minimum wage in Israel is going up.

What does it mean?
The new salary will be reflected starting May 10th (salary for April).
BUT – payment for work on the weekly rest day (Shabbat) must be updated already from April 1st.

New minimum monthly wage:
6,248 NIS → 6,444 NIS
(+ ~196 NIS, about 3.3%)

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What else changes?

• Hourly wage:
34.32 → 35.4 NIS

• Daily wage (approx.):
~250 → ~258 NIS
(relevant for vacation days & notice period)

• Work on Shabbat / holidays:
Payment should increase accordingly (at least ~438 NIS)

• Recuperation pay (Havra'a):
No change

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Important to know:
The net minimum salary can be lower due to permitted deductions (health insurance, housing, food, etc.)

The weekly allowance is considered part of the salary.

29/03/2026

📢 Passover Update & How to Reach Us

Kav LaOved will be on Passover break from April 1–9, and regular services will not take place during this time.

⚠️ Please note: we are currently not receiving visitors at the office, as there is no compliant shelter available in the building.

So how can you reach us?

🧾 For calculations (rights, payments, etc.)
Please fill out our online forms as usual:
• English: https://shorturl.at/CfwxP
• Russian: https://form.jotform.com/252353221292045

The form opens every Sunday at 9:30 AM and closes once we reach capacity.
It will not open during Passover (April 5), and will reopen the following week.

📧 For all other matters
You can always reach us by email:
[email protected]

📞 As long as we are unable to return to the office, we are providing limited phone consultations:
🗓 Every Monday
⏰ 12:00–15:00
📱 052-590-3264

This phone support will continue during Passover (April 6) and until regular operations can safely resume.

Stay safe and take care

18/03/2026

17/03/2026

Important Update – Re-Entry Visa Extension

Due to the ongoing security situation and airspace restrictions, re-entry visas (inter-visas) for migrant workers have been automatically extended.

Visas that were valid or expired between February 28, 2026 and April 21, 2026 will now be valid until April 30, 2026 (inclusive).

No need to contact immigration, the extension is automatic and updated in the system.

This applies to migrant workers in all sectors, as long as they are currently outside Israel and left with a valid re-entry visa.

Please make sure to share this update with relevant workers.

16/03/2026

Webinar for migrant caregivers from Nepal

PIBA, together with CIMI and the Home Front Command, is holding a webinar for migrant workers from Nepal.

The meeting will include practical guidance on safety and security during this period, as well as an opportunity to ask questions. The session will include translation.

📅 Monday | March 16, 2026
🕘 21:00–22:30

Zoom link:

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15/03/2026

Webinar for migrant caregivers from India

The Population and Immigration Authority (PIBA), together with CIMI and the Home Front Command, is holding a webinar for migrant workers from India.

The meeting will include safety and security guidance and an opportunity to ask questions during this period.

📅 Sunday | 15.03.26
🕗 19:00–20:30

Zoom link:
https://zoom.us/j/95219043393

07/03/2026

The calculation form will open tomorrow at the usual time (09:30 AM) for a limited amount of requests, and will shut down when we reach our full capacity for the week.

03/03/2026

📢 Webinar for Migrant Caregivers (in English)

Organized by PIBA, The Joint (JDC), and The Judith Morton National School for Optimal Aging.

In light of the current security situation, this webinar will offer practical guidance and emotional support for caregivers, with tools to strengthen your resilience and better support the people you care for during this time.

🗓 05.03.26
⏰ 20:00–21:00

Join via Zoom:
https://jdc-org.zoom.us/j/87846926084

02/03/2026

Important Update – Re-Entry Visa Extension

Migrant workers who left Israel and received a re-entry visa valid between February 28, 2026 - March 14, 2026, will have it automatically extended until March 21, 2026.

No need to visit PIBA — the extension is updated automatically in the system.

Please share this information with workers currently abroad.

The offical letter from PIBA is attached bellow.

01/03/2026

Kav LaOved is deeply saddened and pained by the tragic death of Mary Ann De Vera, who was killed yesterday in the Iranian missile attack in Tel Aviv 🕯️💔

We extend our heartfelt condolences to her family, friends, and to the caregiving community in Israel.
From here, we also send our condolences to all those who have lost their loved ones, and wish a full and speedy recovery to the injured.

The State of Israel remains in an ongoing state of emergency. Even at this time, the most vulnerable populations remain exposed and at risk. We call on the authorities and the Government of Israel to act immediately to ensure effective protection for all residents of the country, regardless of status or citizenship.

It is our duty as a society to protect migrant workers as well – the caregivers who support the most vulnerable members of society during these difficult moments. We emphasize what should be self-evident: a caregiver whose employer cannot or refuses to enter a safe room or shelter must protect themselves. The employer’s family must provide full support and allow them to access a protected space whenever necessary. 🕯️