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.
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.
Administrative penalties and employer liability for unauthorized work in Türkiye have been revised under 2025 labor law updates.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Under Article 17 of the Turkish Labor Law, employers are mandated to provide statutory notice prior to terminating an indefinite employment contract. The law specifies minimum notice periods based on the length of the employee's service, ensuring that employees are afforded time to seek new employment while still receiving their salary.
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 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 [...]
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.