Review of Recent Developments and Progress in Labour Market and Social Policy in Israel : Slow Progress Towards a More Inclusive Society.

Description

This report presents the OECD's assessment of recent developments in Israel in the area of labour market and social policy. It focuses on recent trends in poverty and employment outcomes and policy development to improve employment opportunities, especially for the Arab and Haredi communities. Foreword Table of contents Acronyms and abbreviations Summary of main findings Labour law, its enforcement, collective bargaining and employment services Social policy Advancing minority groups Foreign and cross-border workers Policy coherence Key labour market and social policy developments Social protest in Summer 2011 Labour market policy Labour law reform and enforcement Collective agreements and social dialogue Support for the unemployed Policies towards minority groups Education for minority groups Enhancing the economic prospects of minorities. Recent developments in pensions, disability, early childhood education and housing policyHelping people with disabilities into employment Combating pensioner poverty Strengthening care and education during the early years Support with housing costs Foreign and cross-border workers and asylum seekers Bilateral agreements are slowly changing recruitment processes Quotas are not being reduced Mechanisms to favour employment of Israelis are undeveloped Mixed evidence of increased enforcement, but more civil suits and better informed workers. Favouring Palestinian workers over other foreign workersThe system for managing skilled migration remains undeveloped Notes References Annex A. Background data to the review.