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How to file a claim with the labor court

A claim can be filed without a lawyer. Below are the procedure, the fee, the documents and the deadlines.

In short

What a labor court claim is
The regional labor court (בית הדין האזורי לעבודה) hears disputes between employee and employer: unpaid wages, compensation and social rights. A claim can be filed independently by completing a statement of claim and submitting it to the court registry for the district where the work took place. Unpaid wages can be claimed for up to 7 years from the day they should have been paid.

How to file

Filing a claim, step by step

The process can be handled independently. The key is to gather the documents and calculate the fee correctly.

  1. Prepare the claim and the documents

    Complete a statement of claim (כתב תביעה) and attach copies: the employment contract, payslips, a list of days or hours worked, the dismissal letter and any documents about the rights being claimed.

  2. Calculate the fee

    The court fee is 1% of the claim amount, but no less than 168 ₪ (as of 2026). If paying the fee is beyond your means, you can request an exemption, attaching documents about your financial situation.

  3. Submit the claim

    The claim is submitted in three copies to the labor court registry in the district where the workplace is located. If the claim amount does not exceed 40,700 ₪ (as of 2026), it can be filed online.

  4. Wait for the hearing

    After filing, the court will schedule a hearing. For straightforward monetary claims there is a fast-track procedure (דיון מהיר). Bring the original documents to the hearing.

What the procedure rests on

Facts about filing a claim

Fee and form of filing
The fee is 1% of the claim amount, minimum 168 ₪ (2026). The claim goes in three copies to the court registry for the district of the workplace, and up to 40,700 ₪ it can be filed online. A fast-track procedure is available.Source: בית הדין האזורי לעבודה, claim-filing procedure, per kolzchut.org.il and gov.il (2026 amounts)
Limitation period
Unpaid wages can be claimed for up to 7 years from the day they should have been paid. Late-wage compensation has a shorter deadline, see the separate guide.Source: התיישנות, wage limitation period, per kolzchut.org.il

This is not legal advice but a general explanation of the procedure. Check the exact fees and deadlines with the labor court registry or a professional.

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