Employment and livelihood

Preparing to start a new job

Organise written terms, Form 101, pension details and the first payslip.

3 minutes to read Last checked: 20.10.2026
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Important to know

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Before you start

Gather agreements and onboarding details, distinguishing legal requirements from employer procedures.

Who is this guide for?

Employees starting with a new Israeli employer.

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Conditions and exceptions

Industry and better contractual arrangements may affect rights. This is not net-pay calculation or legal contract review; never provide bank or pension passwords.

Step by step

The checklist

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01

Record role and terms

Request written role, start date, pay basis, hours, location and manager; check the applicable employment-terms notice.
What should you prepare?

Offer or contract; employee notice.

Please note

Commission needs a clear formula, not a verbal estimate.

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02

Submit Form 101

The Tax Authority page requires it within seven days of starting, with ID/appendix and relevant attachments, and renewal each tax year.
What should you prepare?

Form 101; ID; required attachments.

Please note

Declare other employment or income as required.

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03

Provide pension arrangements

Check existing active cover and obtain provider confirmation; give payroll fund details and clarify the applicable contribution start date in writing.
What should you prepare?

Arrangement confirmation; fund details.

Please note

Existing insurance and no prior cover may have different start rules.

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04

Learn reporting procedures

Clarify attendance, travel, leave and expenses reporting and retain your records.
What should you prepare?

Reporting rules; payment account details only.

Please note

Internal procedure is not a waiver of rights.

05

Check the first payslip

Compare period, pay, hours, deductions and bank credit; request numbered corrections and check deposits with the pension provider.
What should you prepare?

Payslip; attendance; agreement.

Please note

A pension line alone does not prove receipt by the fund.

Official sources

These links let you check with the responsible authority. The website's verification date does not guarantee that every detail has remained up to date since then.

Frequently asked questions

Can I ignore written terms until a contract is signed?

Request and keep written agreements and notices. Their legal effect depends on the law and circumstances.

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