Some 573,000 newly out of work since beginning of March as entire industries shut down; officials expect cost of benefits to top NIS 3 billion

Employment Service says new applications slowing after ebbing of initial wave of layoffs in travel, service industries, but more expected as pandemic affects other industries

Rami Grauer says a quarter of workers could be unemployed, estimates 20% of those currently on unpaid leave will be out of work at end of the pandemic

International Labour Organization warns global unemployment set for dramatic rise while workers' incomes could be slashed

Authorities expect 400,000 to apply for benefits this month at cost of NIS 2 billion; unemployment rate could cross 30%

Report on municipalities across the country reveals most deadly places to live, who pays the most, and who uses the most water

In today’s thriving economy, there is a shortage of skills and experience, not a shortage of jobs; unemployment is at an all time low and employers can no longer call the shots