Clal Insurance Ordered to Pay 50,000 Shekels for Discriminating Against Blind Candidate
The Regional Labor Court ordered Clal Insurance to pay 50,000 shekels for discriminating against a blind job applicant by refusing to accommodate screen-reader software.
The Regional Labor Court ruled against Clal Insurance, ordering the company to pay 50,000 shekels in compensation and 5,000 shekels in legal fees after finding it discriminated against a blind candidate.
The case involved a candidate utilizing screen-reader software who applied for a telephone representative position at the "Har HaBituach" call center. He was initially rejected under the pretext that information security protocols prohibited installing the software.
During legal proceedings, it emerged that Clal failed to seriously examine accessibility options, neglected to consult its internal accessibility coordinator, and ignored the applicant's professional experience.
The court firmly established that the company's conduct constituted disability-based discrimination. The ruling serves as a strong message to employers across the Israeli economy regarding accessibility requirements.
This legal sanction coincides with robust financial activity by the group. Earlier this year, Clal Insurance and Finance successfully completed the institutional phase of a bond expansion (Series 15), securing record demand exceeding one billion shekels.
