Unemployment
Wix cuts 20% of its employees citing shekel-dollar exchange rate, AI implementation
According to the CEO, the fact that the company has shekel-dominated costs and dollar-denominated revenue made it impossible to keep its current operations running without cutting back.
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Major change in Kuwaiti citizenship laws sees thousands lose nationality
Israel registered 37% less unpaid leave applications than in previous Iran war, report reveals
Coronavirus severely impacts employees with disabilities, survey suggests
The unemployment rate among employees with disabilities was 41% in February before the corona outbreak, and has since increased to 62% in October, according to the survey.
World Bank warns of $760m. Palestinian Authority funding deficit in 2020
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the PA could be forced to cut basic services, including medical ones, unless it found a way to make up the shortfall.
Unemployment in Israel at 22.7% with 938,000 people jobless
Unemployment during lockdown in October was nearly double what it was in September.
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Gas and Oil companies shed workers to survive effect of coronavirus
More than 400,000 oil and gas sector jobs have been cut this year with about half of those in the US.
Almost 1m. Israelis unemployed, half below the age of 34
The report revealed that during the month of September, both women and young people were more likely to file for unemployment, and at rates higher than even during the first wave.
COVID-19 lockdown may last over a month: How will Israelis be affected?
909,460 Israelis are currently unemployed, according to the Employment Service.
Emergency program launched to boost training, jobs amid COVID-19 crisis
Successful applicants could be awarded grants for training and recruitment for up to NIS 45,000, though 75% of the grant will be provided when the program's graduates are hired.
Government offers NIS 1 billion to help businesses
The eight-part plan includes grants of NIS 5,000 per employee not sent to unpaid leave.
Treasury report predicts deficit increase and high unemployment
The report indicates that taxes must be raised and spending cut between 2021 and 2023.