Retirement Age (Parent Whose Child Has Died) Law, 5778-2017
חוק גיל פרישה (הורה שילדו נפטר), תשע"ח-2017
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Definitions§
In this Law –
"compulsory retirement age" – as defined in the Retirement Age Law;
"Retirement Age Law" – Retirement Age Law, 5764-2004;
"employer" – an employer employing more than 25 employees;
"employee" – a person who has been employed at their workplace for at least five years immediately prior to reaching compulsory retirement age.
"the Minister" – the Minister for Social Equality and the Advancement of the Status of Women.
Retirement Age for an Employee Whose Child Has Died§
Notwithstanding the provisions of the Retirement Age Law and the State Service (Pensions) Law [Consolidated Version], 5730-1970, an employer shall not compel an employee who is a parent whose child has died and who has reached compulsory retirement age to retire from employment by reason of age, within the four years from the day on which the employee reached compulsory retirement age.
Jurisdiction and Remedies§
The Labour Court shall have exclusive jurisdiction to hear civil proceedings for breach of the provisions of section 2, and it may –
Preservation of Rights§
Nothing in the provisions of this Law shall derogate from the rights of an employee under any law or agreement, including under section 33a of the Fallen Soldiers' Families (Benefits and Rehabilitation) Law, 5710-1950.
Non-Application§
The provisions of this Law shall not apply to the following:
Implementation and Regulations§
The Minister is responsible for the implementation of this Law, and may, with the approval of the Labour and Welfare Committee of the Knesset, make Regulations for its implementation; however, Regulations relating to labour relations shall be made with the consent of the Minister of Labour.
Commencement, Publication of Information and Report to the Knesset§
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