Türkiye amended its Remote Working Regulation on 25 September 2026. Employers using a hybrid model must specify workplace days, remote working days and working hours in the employment contract.
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.
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.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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.
