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Public Services Workers’ Union • Nablus

Knowledge and rights

Awareness guides on employment contracts and wages, leave and working hours, termination of employment and entitlements, with reference links and union follow-up.

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You have the right to know.
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Your first reference for understanding labour issues.
Start with information, then contact the union to follow up on your situation.

Palestinian Labour Law Law No. 7 of 2000 — reference via the federation’s website
01

Employment contracts and wages

Start by understanding the contractual relationship and gathering evidence of your work and agreed pay.

Steps to help you follow up

  1. Review the job description, pay, payment method and contractual clauses.
  2. Keep a copy of your contract and any written amendments.
  3. Arrange payslips and proof of transfers or payments received by date.
  4. Ask the union or a specialist to review any unclear clause or dispute.

These guidelines raise awareness and help prepare information. Establishing rights and procedures requires reviewing the case details and legislation in force with a specialist.

02

Leave and working hours

Review the legal reference and your employment conditions to organise your questions about working hours, rest and leave.

Steps to help you follow up

  1. Prepare a record of working hours, rest periods and overtime actually worked.
  2. Keep leave requests and your employer’s responses, where available.
  3. Record the question or dispute with the date and relevant details.
  4. Discuss how the legal provisions apply to your situation with a specialist.

These guidelines raise awareness and help prepare information. Establishing rights and procedures requires reviewing the case details and legislation in force with a specialist.

03

End of employment and entitlements

Entitlement details vary according to the facts, length of service, pay and how the relationship ended. Prepare your file for a thorough review.

Steps to help you follow up

  1. Record the start date, end date and how employment ended.
  2. Prepare the contract, proof of wages and any relevant notices or releases.
  3. Organise your leave records and any entitlements or disputed amounts.
  4. Seek specialist review before signing a release or settlement agreement.

These guidelines raise awareness and help prepare information. Establishing rights and procedures requires reviewing the case details and legislation in force with a specialist.

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