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- In 2025, a study of Israel's labor market found one-third took no sick leave, averaging 7.6 days.
- Job flexibility reduces absenteeism because remote options make workers less likely to be absent.
- Parental responsibility does not significantly increase sick leave.
- Employees without young children take more sick days.
- The highest absenteeism occurs in the public sector and banks, with middle-income workers reporting more sick leave than peers.
