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APEC 2015: Manila, Philippines
With this year’s theme, Building Inclusive Economies, Building a Better World, Leaders and Officials
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Indicative List of Holidays & Vacations / Annual Leave for Filipino Workers in Israel for 2016
As we approach another year in Israel, we are again entitled to another set of Holidays, Vacations or
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Ynet News: Ariel Cabiri and iSavta!
Recently, Ynet featured Ariel Cabiri, the founder and CEO of iSavta. It was a humbling experience for
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COMELEC: Certified List of Overseas Voters
2016 Philippine Presidential Election is just a few months away. You can already see a lot of banners,
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Re-Entry Visa for Unemployed Caregivers
Caregivers who are in Israel for less than 48 months, can get re-entry visa after they stop working,
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Workers' Rights for Caregivers & Information on Weekly Rest Days- April 2015
The following rights are guaranteed by Israeli law to all workers in Israel whether Israeli or foreign
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Add To Favorites: New Feature on iSavta
iSavta is introducing a new feature on the website, “ADD TO FAVORITES!”. If you are browsing for
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You are an educated voter. VOTE SMART! (The Philippine Elections 2016)
Vote smart, vote NOT for the lame jokes on the campaign trail, NOT for the tear-jerking emotional appeal,
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Caregiver: A Filipina Granted A Special Visa in Australia to be with her Family
A 43 year-old Filipina Caregiver named Elenita “Lenie” Fernandez entered Australia as a tourist 9
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Filipinos in Israel Political Frenzy
If this rabid energetic support for our politicians is transferred to ourselves, one can only imagine
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DOLE, POEA and LandBank of the Philippines tied-up to aid financially OFWs bound to South Korea under EPS Program
DOLE-POEA and LandBank of the Philippines signed an agreement to aid Overseas Filipino Workers, specifically
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Inspiration: A Homeless Girl Finished her College Education
Rodalie Mosende battled the hard life on the street since childhood for they are homeless. She grew up
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Election: In Truth and Hearsay
Saturday, May 7 is the last day of the campaign. Tomorrow, all politicians and their party will not be
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Philippine Election: And Our Future Begins Today!
With all these good news, there were also reports about vote buying happening in some provinces. One
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Who Will Be Your First Gentleman/Lady After The Election
As the whole nation patronized and scrutinized the Philippine Presidentiables these past months, Filipinos
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Cheating, KathNiel And The Peaceful Election!
Despite of all these chaos, nuisance and drama, we can still say that this is quite one of the peaceful
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Duterte, Marcos Leading The Polls In Initial Election Results
As of 8pm Philippine time, Rodrigo Duterte is leading the presidential race with over 10 Million votes
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"Stop Milking the Overseas Filipino Workers!", says Duterte.
“Let’s put an end to the exploitation of these people who have sacrificed a lot working away from
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New Laws, Rules and Regulations under Duterte.
Davao City is known to be one of the best cities in the Philippines and was once considered as one of
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Underpaid Caregivers? Who's To Blame?
Compared to other countries, caregivers enjoy a reasonable amount of salary in Israel. Although, foreign
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Special Professional Licensure Board Examination
The Professional Regulatory Commission will be conducting again a special professional licensure board
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Philippines: New OWWA Bill Signed Into Law
Senator Sonny Angara, one of the authors of the new OWWA bill, was overwhelmed with the success of President
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Department of Foreign Affairs: New Rule for "No-Show" Passport Applicants
Department of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday, May 31st announced that there will be a new rule for passport
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Some Changes on iSavta's Website
Because of the continuous growth of our community, iSavta made some changes on the website, particularly
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Minimum Wage Increase: Will This Be A Happy July For Caregivers?
Talks about gradual increase in minimum wage circulated last year when the Israeli cabinet approved to
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Minimum Salary Increase, Implemented
The new minimum monthly salary is 4,825 NIS (before deductions) Note: to be effective on Aug 10th, when
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Requirements for the Renewal of Green Passport and Machine Readable Passport
Requirements for the Renewal of Green Passport and Machine Readable Passport
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New Modus Operandi of Filipino Drug Traffickers in Israel; Five Filipinos Arrested
4 July 2016, Tel-Aviv, State of Israel - Five Filipino nationals are currently detained in Israel prisons
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Marriage for Visa
What is the statistic of Filipinos engaging in these relationship “deals”? Why are they singled out
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Philippine Embassy: Announcement on Consular Services
In connection with the mandate to streamline the process and waiting time of the Embassy's clients and
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Calculations of Social Rights By Year - July 2016
The calculations are for Recuperation and Vacation days (Annual Leave) only. In addition, every worker
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Israel Today: Special Visa NO MORE?
Tel-Aviv, Israel - After so many years of unending talks, rallies and different opinions, finally, Interior
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Consular Services to Filipinos in Israel
Consular Services to Filipinos in Israe, the ist of requirements for Legalization and Notarization of
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No More Hiding? New State Deposit Fund for Caregivers
Earlier today, Kav Laoved published an article on their official facebook page stating the new state
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Opinion: Negligence of Duty; Guilty or Not Guilty?
Another Filipino caregiver is on the hot seat these last few days because of the alleged negligence of
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Good News: Mga Bagong Panukala Para sa OEC, Travel Tax at Terminal Fee, Ikinasa ng POEA.
Ang mga OFW na babalik sa parehong employer sa parehong lugar ng pinagtatrabahoan ay hindi na kailangang
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One-stop service center for OFWs opens August 15
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is launching a one-stop shop on Monday, August 15, where
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Filipina Caregiver Caught On Cam Assaulting her 82-Year Old Employer
Yesterday, the news about a Filipina caregiver who was arrested by the authorities when the children
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Philippines: Solo Parent ID and Its Benefits
By virtue of Republic Act No. 8972, the state is duty-bound to provide comprehensive program of services,
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Philippines: 14 Killed and 67 Injured in What Appears To Be a Terrorist Attack
Davao City, Philippines - An explosion struck a night market in Davao City late last night, September
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Yahoo was hacked. Big time. What should you do now?
Yahoo was hacked. Big time. What should you do now?
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Filipino Carer Who Allegedly Tied Her Employer To A Fence Will Not Be Tried
Do you remember our article about a Filipino caregiver who allegedly tied her employer to a fence last
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Duterte Assures Full Protection of OFWs from Abuses
Despite of too many controversies involving Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, his excellency has
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Annulment of Marriage to be Simplified and Free
In a letter to Catholic believers, the Vatican pontiff said annulments would require approval by only
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Philippine Embassy-Israel: Two Israeli Employment Agencies Suspended
The Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) of the Philippine Embassy in Tel Aviv suspended for thirty
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Israel Backing up Philippines Versus War on Illegal Drugs
Despite of President Duterte's unapologetic remarks about Hitler and the Holocaust, ISRAEL is backing
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$24 Billion worth of Investment from China: Where will it go?
The recent trip of President Rodrigo to China stirred a lot of controversies since it unapologetically
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Philippines Considering on Buying Surveillance Equipment from Israel
Duterte said that many countries sourced their intelligence equipments from Israel, India and even China
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Fire Blazes Across Israel: What To Do?
It’s been 5 days since fire blazes across Israel which resulted out from suspected Arson done by a
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Kav Laoved on State Funds: DO NOT SIGN!
The delimma started when the law came out about depositing the funds of Migrant Caregivers to a state
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iSavta Will Be Available in Russian Language Soon
Good News to our Russian friends in Israel. iSavta will be available in Russian language soon. Just
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Salary Increase Starting January 1, 2017
Good News to All Caregivers in Israel. There is a new update on Salary and Other compensations starting
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NEW: Worker's Rights for Caregivers in Israel (01/2017)
Kavla Oved published the new Worker's Rights for Caregivers effective January of 2017. The interior ministry
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Workers' Rights for Caregivers - January 1, 2017
The following rights are guaranteed by Israeli law to all workers in Israel whether Israeli or foreign
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Nursing Homes: Is it Really Safe for Elderly?
These are just two of the many devastating stories about the abuses in Nursing Homes. This is also one
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Advisory: Beware of Illegal Recruitment For Caregiver Jobs In Canada
The Philippine Embassy in Tel Aviv reiterates its advisories on illegal recruitment for caregiver jobs
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Important Read: Philippine Embassy In Israel Holds Dialogue With Victims Of Job Scam In Canada
As the issues on illegal recruitment to Canada grew bigger, the Philippine Embassy in Israel took the
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Pension: Payment for Migrant Caregivers
A 2008 decree requires employers to set aside a pension fund for each worker, starting from the 7th month
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Philippines: The Marawi City Siege
Marawi City - is the capital city of the province of Lanao del Sur on the island of Mindanao in the
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Another Filipino Arrested for Suspected Drug Offense in Israel
he Philippines has a strong bilateral agreement with Israel on cooperation to crackdown illegal drugs
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Panuntunan ng tulong sa mga OFW, nirerebisa ng DOLE
Bumubuo na ng panibagong panuntunan ang Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) kaugnay ng pagbibigay
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BPI System Glitch Hit Hundreds of Clients
The system glitch that hit the banking transactions of BPI clients created a stir in the world wide web
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Malacañang Has Released the List of Holidays for 2018
Mark your calendars because as early as today, the Malacañang Palace has released the list of Philippine
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Philippines: Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2001
By rules, only the person who owns the account can make transactions or withdraw the amount. For any
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POEA: Warning On Fake POEA Facebook Accounts
The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration advises overseas Filipino workers to disregard job
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Filipino Caregiver Found Bruises on His Elderly Patient's Body: Son, A Suspect.
Recently, 92-year-old elderly man from Ramat Gan fell victim of abuse allegedly in the hands of his own
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Йом кипур-день прощения и покаяния
Йом кипур- судный день еврейского народа. День искупления
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Праздничные дни в Узбекистане, Туркменистане, Грузии на 2018 год.
Праздничные и нерабочие дни. часть II
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Philippine Embassy To Move To Jerusalem? DFA said No.
When US President Donald Trump made a bold statement on recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital, there
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Indecent Christmas Party: Philippine Embassy Denies Involvement
A Christmas Party video went viral on Social Media when it appeared like a stag party wherein there were
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New Worker's Right For Caregivers in Israel for 2018
Learn more about the Caregiver rights in Israel. Explore about financials and the hottest topics around
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2018: UPDATED Calculation of Social Rights by Year
Here's the UPDATED Calculation of Social Rights by Year this 2018.
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Exorbitant Placement Fees: Is It The Reason Why Some Agencies in the Philippines Are Suspended?
News broke out today about a certain Manpower Recruitment Agency in the Philippines that was suspended
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27 января Международный день жертв памяти Холокоста.
В годовщину освобождения Освенцима мир отмечает день памяти
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Israel: Visa Extension for Foreign Caregivers
Good news to those who are seeking for a Special Visa or Special Humanitarian Visa. Moke Nakash of the
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Law for Special Visas (Humanitarian Visas) - Initial Note
Following are details about the new law for special visas, that was passed in the Israeli parliament
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Изменения в получении специальной визы на пятый год пребывания в Израиле
Новые изменения вступили в силу после поправок, принятых
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Partner Bigtalk: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is Set to Visit the Holy Land
In this line of event, Partner Bigtalk in Israel is offering special treats to all its customers. In
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Новая система фиксации рабочих часов в сфере ухода
Новый закон Бюро Наицонального страхования
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Reliever Job: Just a reminder
There were a lot of news and changes in the law regarding Humanitarian Visa and the Caregiving reliever
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Israel: 5,000 Filipino Hotel Workers needed
According to Philippine Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello, Israel would need around 5,000 Filipino Hotel
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Israel: Approvals from the Ministry of Interior for "Paper Visas"
This was published last August 2018 by Kav Laoved. Some of you might need a reminder that this approval
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HOME FRONT COMMANDS - Instructions on how to behave when the alert siren is heard:
When the alert siren or an explosion are heard, it is necessary to complete the process of protection,
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2019 List of Philippine Holidays
President Rodrigo Duterte signed Proclamation No. 555 declaring the regular holidays and special non-working
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Reliever Job: Why do you have to do it legally?
With the new regulation on Reliever jobs and the increase in demand for replacement Caregivers this month,
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Catriona Gray's Silver Lining for all Filipinos
When Catriona Gray presented herself and her lava walk on Miss Universe stage, everyone was hopeful.
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POEA NEWS for the New Year 2019
If you are a Balikbayan caregiver who are spending the holidays in the Philippines or you are planning
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Часы по уходу от Фонда переживших катастрофу
Часы по уходу от Фонда переживших катастрофу
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Указы и поправки к законам, вступившие в силу с 1.1.2020
Каждый год мы собираем для посетителей нашего сайта поправки
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CoronaVirus 2019 nCoV: How Does it Affect the Caregiving Sector in Israel?
The new strain of CoronaVirus known as 2019 Novel CoronaVirus (2019 nCoV) emerged from the city of Wuhan
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Праздничные дни 2020 России, Украины и Молдовы.
В этой заметке мы собрали для вас праздничные и календарные
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Hundreds in Quarantine, Israel Confirms Another 3 Positive Cases of COVID-19
Recent significant rise on the number of people positive of COVID-19 in South Korea and Italy raised
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Israel: Health Ministry Implements Strict Guidelines on CoronaVirus (COVID-19)
A press conference was held Wednesday by Israel Health Ministry and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
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Israel: Current Public Restrictions due to CoVid-19
Fear of the current situation as well as of the future lingers throughout the world right now as CoVid-19
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Israeli Ministry of Health Assured Everyone of Medical Treatment for COVID-19 Patients
As the confirmed cases of Covid-19 are rising unprecedentedly in the last weeks, many Caregivers, especially
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Ministry of Interior: Temporary Regulation Changes for Relievers
Because of the CoronaVirus (COVID-19) situation in the country, Interior Minister Aryeh Dery released
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PIKADON: You Can Now View Your Pikadon and the Status of Your Visa Online
You can now check your PIKADON or your Airport Deposit Fund and the status of your Visa online. This
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Caregiver’s Guidelines after Lockdown is Lifted
First week of May. After battling and slowing down the spread of CoVid-19 by implementing the lockdown,
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3 Months Extension of B1 Work Permit in the Nursing Industry
The Population and Immigration Authority recently published a Notice regarding the extension of the validity
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Notice on Arrangement of a Humanitarian Visa
Unlike other countries, Israel does not allow permanent residency in the country unless by marriage and
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Importance Notice for Caregivers: Payment for Work on Holidays
Just recently, the Commissioner of Foreign Workers Labor Rights in Israel published a notice to the caregiving
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High Holiday, Yet Another 3 Weeks Covid-19 Lockdown
The spike in cases of Covid19 in recent weeks forced the Israeli government to impose a three-week nationwide
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Migrant Caregivers in Israel: 5,300 NIS Minimum Wage, How Come You're Getting Paid Less?
Everyone who is working in Israel legally as a Migrant Caregiver signed a one year renewable contract
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Important Update: No Forced Deportation of Foreign Caregiver Workers Until March 31, 2021
Israel Population and Immigration Authority - In accordance with the law on Restriction of International
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Covid-19 Restrictions: Lockdown as of January 7, 2021
As of midnight today, the Ministry of Health regulations will enter into force, for 14 days, until 21/21/21.
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The Covid-19 Pandemic - Ministry of Health Guidelines, February 2021
As some of the countries are easing out with their Covid restrictions, other countries like Israel remain
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No Deportation Policy: Extended Until June 30, 2021
Employers can now employ Caregivers, even those who are in Israel for more than 13 years without a requirement
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Политика запрета депортации: продлена до 30 июня 2021г.
Работодатели теперь могут нанимать опекунов, даже тех,
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