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According to the Turkish Labour Code No. 4857, which is the primer legislation of the Turkish Labour Law, working mothers are entitled to several rights in the nature of positive discrimination. As to start, working mothers are entitled to breastfeeding breaks. In accordance, working mothers are to be given breastfeeding breaks of one-and-a-half hour each...

Occupational diseases are illnesses or health conditions that are caused or deteriorated by the work or working conditions of a working person. The International Labour Organization (ILO) defines occupational diseases as “any disease or illness contracted as a result of an exposure to risk factors arising from work environment or work activity.” Occupational diseases can...

The Unemployment Insurance is one of the social insurance practices implemented in Turkey. If the insured meet the conditions specified in the law, the payment made for a certain period and amount for the period he/she was unemployed is called “unemployment benefit” (“unemployment allowance”). In accordance with the Unemployment Insurance Code No. 4447, unemployment benefit...

As it is known, a great disaster has been experienced in Turkey due to the effects of the twin earthquake experienced on February 6, 2023, and had a magnitude of 7.7 ML and 7.6 ML on the Richter Magnitude Scale. Extraordinary measures were required due to the earthquakes that took place in a row on...

The Unemployment Insurance is one of the social insurance practices implemented in Turkey. If the insured unemployed meet the conditions specified in the law, the payment made for a certain period out of the period he/she is unemployed is called “the unemployment benefit” or “the unemployment allowance”. In accordance with the Unemployment Insurance Law No....

The Unemployment Insurance Law No. 4447 is a legislation passed in Turkey that aims to provide financial support to unemployed individuals and to assist them return to the workforce. The law was enacted in 1999 and has been in effect since then. The main goal of the law is to provide financial support to unemployed...

In Turkey, short-term social insurance is a system that provides temporary financial support to individuals who are unable to work due to a variety of reasons, including illness, injury, maternity, and unemployment. The system is administered by the Social Security Institution (SSI), which is responsible for collecting contributions from employers and employees, and for providing...

The labour inspection system in Turkey plays a crucial role in enforcing labour laws and protecting the rights of workers. However, the system has faced a number of challenges in the recent decades and criticised by the International Labour Organisation (ILO). As the governing body, the Ministry of Labour and Social Security is responsible for...

Unregistered employment in Turkey refers to the phenomenon where individuals work in the informal economy, without being officially registered with the government. This can include working in jobs that are not regulated by labour laws, or being paid “off the books” by employers to avoid paying taxes and contributions to social security. Informality can be...

Act No. 6331 is the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Turkey, which was enacted in 2012 to improve the working conditions and protect the health and safety of workers. It aims to prevent occupational accidents, diseases and work-related health problems and to provide a safe and healthy working environment. The Act sets out the...