Employee Rights on Holidays: What Are You Entitled To?

What to do if you didn't work on a holiday?

Ronit, a part-time employee at a large company, was surprised to find out she didn't receive payment for the days she didn't work during the holiday. As an hourly worker, she began questioning whether she was entitled to payment for those days. After checking the conditions set by law, she discovered that she indeed was entitled, provided she worked for the same employer for at least three months and worked the day before and after the holiday.

The most important point is to ensure you meet the conditions for receiving holiday pay, especially if you're an hourly or daily worker.

What does the law say about holiday pay?

When it comes to monthly employees, they receive their regular salary even if they don't work on holidays, as long as they have completed all the working days in that month. Hourly and daily workers, on the other hand, are entitled to holiday pay but must meet several conditions: completing three months of work for the same employer and working the day before and after the holiday unless they were absent with approval, such as leave or illness. According to the law, there are nine holidays a year that are eligible for payment, so it's important to check each case individually and ensure that rights are maintained.

When is it relevant — checklist

✓Completed three months of work
✓Worked the day before and after the holiday
✓Absent with approval before the holiday
✓Checked your eligibility with the employer

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The specific law that applies

חוק רלוונטי

Annual Leave Law

Defines the conditions for eligibility for holiday pay

Non-payment may lead to legal action

According to the Annual Leave Law, employees are entitled to holiday pay if they meet certain conditions, such as working before and after the holiday and completing three months of work. Failing to meet these conditions may lead to non-payment, so it's important to check your eligibility accurately.

Questions everyone asks — but no one asks the lawyer

What if I was absent without approval before the holiday?−

If you were absent without approval, you might not be entitled to holiday pay. It's important to get prior approval from your employer.

How many holidays are there in a year?−

There are nine holidays a year eligible for holiday pay.

What to do if I didn't receive payment for the holiday?−

First, contact your employer and check your eligibility. If the answer is unsatisfactory, consider seeking legal advice.

Are there legal consequences if the employer doesn't pay?−

Yes, non-payment of holiday pay may lead to legal action.

How can I protect myself in the future?−

Keep records of your working days and absence approvals, and ensure your employer is aware of your rights.

Real situations — which side are you on?

Danny, a daily worker, didn't work on a holiday and didn't receive payment. After checking, it was found that he didn't work the day before the holiday. Not entitled.
Yael, an hourly worker, was absent on the holiday due to an approved illness and received payment. Entitled.
Roy, a monthly worker, received his salary as usual for the holiday since he completed all working days. Entitled.

What to do right now

Check your working days and absence approvals with your employer. Ensure you meet all conditions for receiving holiday pay. If you do nothing and the problem escalates, you may find yourself without payment for the holidays you are entitled to. Contact legal advice now to secure your rights.

Didn't work on a holiday? Ensure you're getting what you're entitled to