About Sozer Cizmeci

Sadık Sözer Çizmeci is an Independent Consultant and Human Resources Professional with over fifteen years of experience and a strong expertise in Turkish labor law, the Turkish foreigners’ code, Payroll, HRIS, International assignment management, and social security matters. He is the founder of Expat Guide Turkey, a prominent web resource and publication. Moreover, he recently founded Stafimy, a distinguished HR management consultancy firm offering tailored solutions to numerous local and international companies in HR management and related fields. Sadık Çizmeci earned his BA degree in International Relations, graduating as the top outstanding graduate from Eastern Mediterranean University, and holds an LLM degree in European Law from the University of Nottingham. Currently, he is pursuing a Ph.D. in Human Resources Management at Ankara University. In addition to his professional and academic endeavors, he serves as the chairperson for Odak Der, a renowned Turkish charity organization.

Amendments to the Regulation on the Implementation of the International Labor Force Law

By |2024-10-17T18:51:48+00:00October, 2024 |

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

By |2024-10-04T15:41:28+00:00October, 2024 |

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 [...]

HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INDEXES

By |2024-09-25T17:11:37+00:00September, 2024 |

Human development is a key factor that goes beyond economic growth, focusing on improving individuals' well-being, quality of life, and access to opportunities. In recent decades, Türkiye has placed significant emphasis on enhancing not just its economic output but also the living standards and social welfare of its population. This approach aligns with global trends [...]

The Essentials of Notice Pay in Türkiye: Periods, Calculations, and Legal Context

By |2024-09-30T16:55:01+00:00November, 2023 |

Under Article 17 of the Turkish Labor Law, employers are mandated to provide statutory notice prior to terminating an indefinite employment contract. This legal provision serves as a safeguard for employees, protecting them from abrupt cessation of employment and the consequent loss of income. The law specifies minimum notice periods based on the length of [...]

Understanding the Social Security System in Turkey

By |2024-08-31T16:21:40+00:00July, 2023 |

The social security system in Türkiye underwent a significant transformation process in 2007. As a result of this process, different social security funds were consolidated under a single institution, the Social Security Institution (SGK), to be centrally supervised and operated for enhanced efficiency and speed. Three separate social security institutions, namely SSK (Social Insurance Institution), [...]

Employment Incentives in Turkey

By |2023-07-09T16:46:45+00:00July, 2023 |

Employment incentives in Turkey serve as vital government supports provided to employers under specific conditions. These incentives are aimed at encouraging employers to hire more employees, expand their workforce, and promote the employment of workers from targeted groups. By alleviating financial burdens and facilitating business operations, these incentives contribute to the overall growth and development [...]

DEFINITION OF WAGE AND ITS TAXATION UNDER THE TURKISH LAW

By |2023-06-25T20:33:57+00:00June, 2023 |

As outlined in Article 61 of Income Tax Law No. 193, wage encompasses both monetary and non-monetary benefits provided to registered employees in exchange for their services, regardless of the payment labels used, such as indemnity, allowance, cash compensation, allocation, increment, advance, remuneration, attendance fee, premium, bonus, expense reimbursement, or revenue-based percentages.

REDEFINING CAREER MANAGEMENT IN THE MODERN WORKFORCE: IMPLICATIONS FOR HR

By |2023-06-21T19:59:24+00:00June, 2023 |

Career management in organizations involves the design and implementation of a process that enables the planning and management of careers in a way that meets the needs of both the organizations and individuals' preferences and capacities. In other words, career management is also expressed as the support provided by the organization to help individuals achieve their career plans. The concept of career began to be considered as a whole only in the 1970s, and despite systematic research in this field starting after that period, there are still shortcomings in establishing a comprehensive framework for career theory.