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 [...]

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.