Employment and livelihood

When employment ends: first steps

What to check after employment ends and how to find the official unemployment-benefit application process.

7 minutes to read Last checked: 17.10.2026
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Important to know

Tachles Israel is an independent information service, not a government authority. Check binding conditions, eligibility and deadlines with the official source.

Before you start

If your employment has ended, check the relevant next steps promptly. Eligibility conditions, documents and deadlines are set by the competent organisations and may vary by case.

Who is this guide for?

People whose employment has ended and who are considering checking their eligibility for unemployment benefit or other entitlements.

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Conditions and exceptions

This guide does not determine eligibility. Read the current instructions from the Employment Service and the National Insurance Institute.

Step by step

The checklist

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01

Gather documents relating to the end of employment

Keep your notice of termination, payslips and documents received from your employer. Ask the relevant organisation whether any document is missing.
What should you prepare?

Documents supplied by the employer and those requested by the official organisation.

Please note

You do not need to upload personal documents to Tachles Israel.

02

Check registration with the Employment Service

Read the current instructions from the National Insurance Institute and the Employment Service. National Insurance states that registration and attendance with the Employment Service are important conditions for receiving unemployment benefit.
What should you prepare?

Details required by the official service.

Please note

Conditions and deadlines depend on individual circumstances; check them directly with the authorities.

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03

Check the instructions and submit a claim

To have your eligibility assessed, use the official procedure and submit the required documents on time. Follow up on messages and requests for further information.
What should you prepare?

Only the documents listed in the official procedure.

Please note

Do not rely solely on this guide to calculate eligibility, amounts or deadlines.

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04

Check other entitlements

Depending on your circumstances, check other entitlements with the relevant organisations. Keep submission confirmations and records of enquiries.
What should you prepare?

As required by each organisation.

Please note

Each organisation is authorised to decide according to the law and the information before it.

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