2026 Update: New Work Permit Evaluation Criteria in Türkiye
Ministry of Labour and Social Security introduced new work permit exemptions effective 3 August 2026 for long-term residents and the manufacturing, poultry farming and recycling sectors.
Turkey Law No. 7578 (2026): Parental Leave, Child Protection and Digital Platform Compliance for Employers
Law No. 7578, published in Türkiye's Official Gazette on 1 May 2026, amends eight pieces of legislation — including the Labour Law, Civil Servants Law, Social Insurance Law and Internet Regulation Law — and entered into force immediately, except for social media and gaming platform provisions which take effect on 1 November 2026.
Meal Allowance Turkey: SGK Exemption and Tax Rules
Turkey's meal allowance framework sits across two separate regulatory tracks — social security and income tax — each with its own exemption thresholds and conditions. April 2026 raised the social security exemption ceiling, and both thresholds now stand at 300 TL per working day. Article 10 of Law No. 7577, published in the Official Gazette [...]
SGK Premium Rate Amendments: Incentive and Ceiling Changes Affecting Payroll (Law No. 7566)
Published in the Official Gazette (No. 33112, 19 December 2025), Law No. 7566 revises the SGK contribution rules under Law No. 5510 in three payroll-relevant areas: SGK premium rates, the Treasury-supported employer premium discount (point discount) and the earnings subject to premium ceiling. These changes update key 2026 payroll parameters used in SGK rate tables [...]
Taxation of Private Health Insurance in Turkey
In Turkey, private health insurance and supplementary health insurance are now a key part of employee experience and welfare, offering broader access to private healthcare while also creating tax-efficient benefit structures for employers and employees. Supplementary Health Insurance (TSS) functions as a top-up product to the Social Security Institution (SGK): it allows SGK-covered individuals [...]
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.