The economic safety net plan that went into effect last year when the coronavirus pandemic started had provided job seekers with unemployment benefits through the end of June.
The plan provides a package of benefits worth thousands of shekels to people who return to work between February and April.
“Women went back tens of years during the coronavirus pandemic to traditional, household roles."
Nearly NIS 1 billion were given to people who didn't qualify.
Employees also participate in a workshop to develop digital and self-learning skills required for a job market that is constantly changing.
Women who had been unemployed or on unpaid leave for extended periods of time will now be eligible for maternity benefits for babies born between January 1 and June 30 of this year.
Before the second lockdown, 17% of those on unpaid leave reported in August that they are expecting to return to their jobs. In October, that number dropped to 13%.
A potential third lockdown due to morbidity rates will lead to higher unemployent rates.
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