Question 1

How is arbitrary dismissal damages calculated under Palestinian Labor Law No. 7 of 2000?

Accepted Answer

Under Article 47, an arbitrarily terminated employee is entitled to compensation equal to half a month's wage per year of service, with a mandatory floor of at least 2 months' wages and a cap of 24 months' wages, in addition to statutory severance indemnity and notice pay.

Question 2

What severance percentage is payable if an employee resigns voluntarily in Palestine?

Accepted Answer

According to Article 42: resignation within the first 5 years entitles the worker to 1/3 of severance pay; resignation between 6 and 10 years entitles them to 2/3; and resignation after completing 10 full years entitles them to 100% full severance indemnity.

Question 3

Can an employee be dismissed without severance pay in Palestine?

Accepted Answer

Under Article 40, summary dismissal without indemnity is strictly restricted to gross misconduct cases, such as impersonation, disclosing trade secrets, conviction of a felony, or causing verified catastrophic material losses reported within 48 hours.

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