Haifa Court Dismisses 90-Year-Old Worker's 465,000 NIS Labor Lawsuit
A Haifa labor court dismissed a 90-year-old ex-worker's 465,000 NIS lawsuit against a produce company, awarding him only 9,000 NIS after finding his work-hour claims unreliable.
The Regional Labor Court in Haifa has dismissed most of a 90-year-old former worker's 465,000 NIS lawsuit against a fruit and vegetable marketing company, awarding him only about 9,000 NIS after legal cost offsets.
The plaintiff, who worked as a produce selector at the wholesale market from 2016 to 2023, resigned at age 87 and sued for 464,760 NIS, claiming he worked six 11-hour night shifts per week. The company argued he worked at most six hours a night and was fully paid.
The court adopted the defense's position, ruling that the plaintiff's version changed between testimonies and that his claims lacked credibility. However, the court partially ruled in his favor regarding holiday pay, compensation for failure to provide working conditions notices, and illegal vacation deductions, ultimately resulting in a minimal payout and a 3,000 NIS legal fee order against him due to the massive gap in his claim.
