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.

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.

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

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.

Understanding the Social Security System in Turkey

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

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

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.