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NEWS
Shabbos Inspectors Raid Tiv Taam Market
By Yechiel Sever
Shabbos inspectors dispatched by the Ministry of Industry,
Trade and Labor, also known as the "Druse Commandos," raided
the Tiv Taam branch in Kiryat Chaim which operates on
Shabbos, causing great disorder at the site.
Following the surprise raid, the branch manager sent most of
the Jewish cashiers home, thinking it would reduce the fine
for violating the law against employing Jewish workers on
Shabbos. The cashiers were told to leave the premises
immediately. As a result of the long lines that formed, many
shoppers simply abandoned their carts and left the market.
The Industry, Trade and Labor Ministry confirmed that Shabbos
inspectors conducted raids in the Northern Region as part of
Minister Eli Yishai's policy of increasing enforcement of
labor laws, especially the laws restricting work on
Shabbos.
Tiv Taam also acknowledged that the inspectors visited the
branch, but claimed they did not engage in any enforcement
activity. According to company officials the chain can
legally open stores on Shabbos in coordination with the local
authority, but the Industry, Trade and Labor Ministry firmly
denied their remarks, saying opening workplaces on Shabbos is
prohibited by the Work and Rest Hours Law.
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