Rules and Rights for a Day Off on Election Day for the Knesset

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Ahead of the 26th Knesset election day, which is to be held tomorrow, employees are entitled to a paid day off in accordance with the eligibility conditions. According to Walla, entitlement to pay is not automatic for everyone, and anyone who receives a fixed monthly salary is entitled to stay home and receive pay.

According to Ynet, people are asking whether it is permissible to refuse to work on election day and whether an employee who decides to stay home can be dismissed. According to Channel 14, employees who go to work on election day are entitled to double pay.