Employer Representative Field Added to the Workplace Registration System under Labor Law No. 4857

In Türkiye, recent regulatory development has introduced a new feature in the Social Security Institution (SSI) workplace registration infrastructure: the inclusion of an “Employer Representative” field. This change, implemented within the framework of Türkiye’s Labour Law No. 4857, aims to strengthen administrative clarity, reinforce employer obligations, and enhance accountability in workplace procedures. The update is…

Electronic Notification Procedures of the Social Security Institution (SSI) in Türkiye

To ensure effective communication in Türkiye, delivery, and documentation of official notices, the Social Security Institution (SSI) requires that documents which must be served under the Social Insurances and General Health Insurance Law No. 5510, the Law on the Collection Procedure of Public Receivables No. 6183, and other applicable legislation be transmitted electronically. Article 88…

2026 Public Holidays in Türkiye

Public holidays in 2026 in Türkiye—and the duration of each—are regulated by Law No. 2429 on National Holidays and General Holidays. For the year 2026, the dates and lengths of official holidays are listed in the table below and explained in detail throughout this guide. This comprehensive resource covers: 2026 Official Holidays in Türkiye Holiday…

Employer’s Right to Terminate an Employment Contract for Just Cause in Türkiye

Termination of an employment relationship refers to the unilateral dissolution of the contract by either the employee or the employer. In Türkiye, the fundamental rules governing how and under which conditions employment contracts may be terminated are set out in the Labour Law No. 4857 (“Labour Law”). Under the Labour Law, an employment contract may…

Tax Deduction Implications in Turkey

Private insurance policies have become an essential part of employee financial planning in Turkey, offering protection against numerous personal risks such as illness, disability, unemployment, and accidents. Employees frequently choose to purchase private health or life insurance policies not only for themselves but also for their spouses and children. From a tax perspective, these premiums…

Turkey’s 2026 KVKK Administrative Fines

What are Turkey’s 2026 KVKK Administrative Fines ? Turkey’s personal data protection landscape will see significant financial adjustments in 2026 as a result of the newly announced revaluation rate. In accordance with duplicated Article 298 of the Tax Procedure Law, the Ministry of Treasury and Finance has officially released the revaluation percentage in the Official…

The Rise of the Complementary Pension System (TES) in Turkey

Türkiye’s long-term social security and retirement architecture is preparing for one of its most significant transformations in recent years. The 2026 Presidential Annual Program—officially announced in the Official Gazette No. 33062 (first duplicate issue) on October 30, 2025—sets the stage for a broad reconfiguration of pension mechanisms, especially through the anticipated Complementary Pension System (TES).…

What is the Major Upgrade to the E-Government System in Turkey ?

A significant improvement has recently been introduced to Türkiye’s digital public services ecosystem. The e-Government Gateway (e-Devlet Kapısı), which already serves as the country’s central access point for hundreds of online administrative services, has rolled out a new feature that simplifies the way citizens and residents receive official electronic notifications. This newly added tool, called…

New Omnibus Draft Bill Impacting Employers and Insured Workers Presented to Parliament in Turkey

A new legislative package titled “Draft Law on Amendments to Tax Legislation, Various Other Laws, and Decree Law No. 631” was formally submitted to the Turkish Grand National Assembly on 17 October 2025. Widely known as the “Omnibus Draft Bill,” this proposal introduces a wide range of revisions to the social security framework, affecting both…

The Turkish Algorithm: How Culture, Technology, and Youth Are Redefining Recruitment in Turkey

“The Turkish algorithm” — perfectly illustrates how the country merges tradition and modernity to reinvent the world of work. Combining Eastern relationships, European efficiency, and digital innovation, Turkey is becoming a living HR laboratory, where recruiters rely not only on data, but also on trust, emotion, and cultural understanding. Recruitment in Turkey is entering a…