Turkey: Health & Safety

The obligation to employ former convicts is not merely an employment policy to be considered within the scope of social responsibility; it is also an obligation that gives rise to direct legal and financial consequences for employers.

Türkiye has enacted comprehensive employment law reforms that significantly expand family leave entitlements and introduce strict child protection measures in workplaces where children are regularly present. The changes include extended maternity and paternity leave periods, new foster parent leave provisions, mandatory criminal record checks for employees in child-focused sectors, and financial incentives for hiring individuals raised under state protection.

The concept of “employer’s representative” is quite significant in Turkish labor law. Particularly for individuals in managerial positions within companies, there are frequent discussions regarding the circumstances under which actions are taken on behalf of the employer and the legal consequences thereof.

In recognition of 8 March International Women's Day, we are pleased to share our publication, prepared with the aim of highlighting the importance of strengthening women's rights in working life...

1. What is the duration of maternity leave for a female employee? Pursuant to Article 74/1 of the Labor Law No. 4857 (the "Law"), female employees shall not be employed for a total period of sixteen weeks...

The frequent and prolonged medical leave taken by an employee often adversely affects the normal functioning of the workplace and renders the continuation of the employment relationship challenging.

4857 sayılı İş Kanunu'nun 68. Maddesin uyarınca, günlük çalışma süresi içinde işçilere;

Teknolojik ilerlemeler ve dijitalleşme, çalışma yaşamının yapısal dinamiklerini esaslı bir biçimde dönüştürmüş, özellikle COVID-19 pandemisi ile yaygınlaşan uzaktan çalışma modelini ana akım bir istihdam biçimine evirmiştir.

İş sözleşmesinin üç unsuru bulunmakta olup bunlar; iş görme, ücret ve bağımlılık unsurlarıdır. İş sözleşmesinin asli unsurlarından olan bağımlılık unsuru aynı zamanda işverenin yönetim hakkının kaynağını oluşturmaktadır.