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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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.