Population and Immigration Authority bemoans shortfall of 250 employees; current workers blame recruitment problems on low salaries

Naama Lazimi says she aims to curb income boosts unless bottom earners also get a raise; current system ties MKs' salaries to average salaries

Government's Ra'am party breaks ranks to vote in favor of preliminary legislation from opposition's Joint List, as imperiled coalition appears headed for a collapse

Yisrael Beytenu member has long been government critic, didn't get expected portfolio; Meretz, Labor said to propose minimum wage hike for ending opposition to IDF pension bill

Finance minister defends government's COVID policy of keeping economy open, says 'we haven't made cars illegal' despite car crash fatalities

Plan will increase monthly minimum wage to NIS 6,000 by 2025; first bump scheduled for April will be just NIS 100, drawing consternation from left-wing ministers

Conscripts to receive salary increase of 50% beginning next year, with best-paid combat troops making just over half of minimum wage

Finance Ministry also announces steps to increase employer flexibility in public sector, encourage remote work, add extra paid vacation day

Salary increases for lowest wage earners contributed to gender gap in employment, with more women losing work, according to new study

In run up to 2022 games, country has been accused of enabling widespread labor abuses