Can a Foreign National Employer Employ Workers in Türkiye? Rights and Responsibilities of the Employer Legal Framework for Foreign Employers Employing Workers in Türkiye The employment of workers in Türkiye by foreign individuals or foreign legal entities requires the combined assessment of Turkish labour law, corporate law, social security legislation, and regulations concerning the employment […]
Foreign Workers’ Work Permits in Türkiye and Employment Rights Under Turkish Labour Law Legal Status of Foreign Workers in Türkiye The legal status of foreign workers employed in Türkiye requires the work permit legislation and employment law provisions to be assessed together. As a general rule, a foreign national must hold a valid work permit […]
Workplace Discrimination and the Principle of Equal Treatment Legal Basis of the Principle of Equal Treatment in Employment Law The principle of equal treatment in the workplace is one of the fundamental protective principles of employment law. It limits an employer’s ability to treat employees differently without an objective and legally justifiable reason. Under Turkish […]
Minimum Wage, Salary Payments and Wage Claims: Employees’ Rights to Wages Legal Nature of the Right to Wages Wages constitute one of the most fundamental economic rights arising from an employment contract. An employee is entitled to receive remuneration in return for work performed under the direction, supervision, and management of the employer. Under Turkish […]
Occupational Accidents and Occupational Diseases: Employer Responsibilities Legal Framework of Occupational Accidents and Occupational Diseases Occupational accidents and occupational diseases are among the most important issues in employment law because they directly concern an employee’s right to life, health, and physical integrity. In Türkiye, the primary legislation governing occupational health and safety is Law No. […]
What Is Severance Pay? Who Is Entitled to It and How Is It Calculated? Meta Title: What Is Severance Pay? Who Is Entitled to It? | Turkish Labor Law Meta Description: What is severance pay in Türkiye? Learn who is entitled to severance pay, how it is calculated, termination conditions, foreign workers’ rights, and employer […]
What Is Labor Law? What You Need to Know About Labor Law No. 4857 Meta Title: What Is Labor Law? Labor Law No. 4857 and Employee Rights Meta Description: What is Labor Law No. 4857 and who does it apply to? Learn about employee and employer rights, working conditions, employment contracts, foreign employees, and the […]
1. Legal Basis: Which Laws Govern Foreign Employees in Turkey? When a foreign employee works in Turkey under a valid employment contract, the relationship is usually governed by: A foreign employee with a work permit is generally treated like a Turkish employee in terms of: Therefore, as a default rule, the same termination rules apply […]
Introduction Europe is considered one of the regions with the most developed worker rights. However, differences in labor law regulations, dismissal procedures, and employee rights across countries lead to numerous legal disputes. Conflicts between employers and employees frequently escalate to litigation, especially concerning termination of employment contracts, workplace harassment, compensation claims, and violations of working […]