Electronic Notifications for Employees in Türkiye’s Labour Law
Article 109 of Turkey’s Labour Law was amended in July 2025 to permit electronic notifications for employees, with written consent required and dismissals excluded.
Legal Consequences of Employing Foreign Nationals Without a Work Permit in Türkiye
Administrative penalties and employer liability for unauthorized work in Türkiye have been revised under 2025 labor law updates.
Regulation on Employer Liability for Deportation Costs of Unauthorized Foreign Workers
In July 2025, Türkiye enforced a new regulation linking unauthorized work to employer liability, including deportation and cost recovery for work without a permit.
Mandatory Bank Payment of Wages for Employers with Three or More Employees
A new legislative amendment has been introduced to further strengthen the documentation and transparency of wage payments, protect employee rights, combat informal employment, and ensure that all entitlements are traceably delivered to workers. This revision—published in the Official Gazette on June 4, 2025 (No. 32920)—lowers the minimum employee threshold for the mandatory payment of wages [...]
2025 Circular on the Prevention of Psychological Harassment in Workplaces
Presidential Circular No. 2025/3, published on March 6, 2025, aims to prevent psychological harassment in workplaces with a comprehensive, preventive approach. It emphasizes proactive measures, clear reporting channels, and continuous employee support.
Social Security Employer Premium Discount in Türkiye
The employer’s social security contribution discount has been reduced from five to four points, with an exception for the manufacturing sector, where the five-point discount remains in effect until December 31, 2026.
Part-Time Contracts and Their Statutory Rights under Turkish Law
The article examines part-time employment contracts under Turkish labor law, outlining statutory rights including severance pay, notice periods, annual leave, and social security contributions, and explains judicial interpretations that influence these rights.
PAYROLL BASICS (2025)
Discover the latest 2025 payroll parameters in Turkey, featuring a detailed breakdown of the gross minimum wage's 30% rise to TRY 26,005.50. Our comprehensive guide ensures your payroll management is up-to-date with the newest regulations, including social security contributions and tax rates.
Amendments to the Regulation on the Implementation of the International Labor Force Law
With the amendments published in the Official Gazette on October 15, numbered 32693, significant changes have been introduced to the Regulation on the Implementation of the International Labor Force Law concerning work permit exemptions in Türkiye. Under Article 48 of the regulation, the work permit exemption previously granted to foreign nationals contributing to economic, socio-cultural, [...]
Updated Work Permit Evaluation Criteria in Türkiye
The work permit evaluation criteria, applied under the Additional Article of the Regulation on the Implementation of the International Workforce Law, have been updated in accordance with Article 22 of the same regulation. These new evaluation criteria took effect on October 1, 2024, [1]and include several significant changes to the employment, financial competence, and salary [...]