Labor Law

What protected categories does Israeli discrimination law cover?

Section 2 of the Equal Employment Opportunities Law 5748-1988 lists: sex, sexual orientation, personal status (single, married, divorced, widowed), pregnancy and IVF treatments, parenthood, age, race, religion, nationality, country of origin, political views or party affiliation, military reserve service obligations, and place of residence. Discrimination based on any of these characteristics in hiring, pay, promotion, training, or dismissal is unlawful.

From the full guide: Workplace Discrimination in Israel: Rights and Remedies for Foreign Workers


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