Does the cessation of contributions to the Keren Ishtalmut constitute a deterioration of working conditions?
After 8 years of work at the enterprise, we were notified that the employer is ceasing contributions to the Keren Ishtalmut. As far as I understand, this can be considered a deterioration of working conditions, and consequently, I am entitled to receive severance pay. I should note that besides the fact that we were given a letter of notification, we were not asked for any acknowledgment of receipt or agreement (at least for now). I would like to resign and receive severance pay, but I have not yet found another job. Question: how long can I delay the moment of submitting my resignation letter? Could the employer not claim that I submitted the letter too late (for example, two months after the notification), therefore my resignation is not connected to the deterioration of working conditions, and consequently I am not entitled to severance pay?
Answers (1)
Indeed, the cessation of contributions to the *keren ishtalmut* constitutes a deterioration of working conditions, under which you have the right to resign and receive *pitzuim*. You must immediately contact your employer in writing and demand the resumption of contributions, and give him the opportunity to rectify the situation within a specified period, and if he does not resume the contributions, then only then do you have the legitimate right to resign and receive *pitzuim* according to Article 11 of the Severance Pay Law. In your case, it is necessary to notify the employer 30 days prior to resignation.