Per the Covid-19 pandemic fact treated Türkiye rapidly, The President has announced new regulations that will be in force soon.

The topics on that announcement related to work life can be listed as below:

Per the Covid-19 pandemic fact treated the whole world, Organizations started to take precautions to prevent further spread of the virus.

Based on that officials have announced many personal and social precaution methods as; personal hygiene rules, avoid from crowded environment and public transport if possible, avoid from close communications and stay at home after foreign travels for 14 days to be on the safe side. In addition to these ways, the employers consider some methods in parallel with the above to keep their work environment safe and health.

Due to the fact that huge volume of activities have stopped in some sectors due to the coronavirus pandemic and employers have started to implement flexible work or leave opportunities.

You can find the details of the legislative methods that can be chosen by the employers:

Covid-19 virus in Türkiye as well as all over the world, deeply affects human health, social and economic life. Due to the setbacks in working life and economy, declaration and payment periods of the annual income tax declarations, which must be declared until 31.03.2020, have been extended.

Ministry of Treasury and Finance annouced that the deadline for 2019 Annual Income Tax Declarations and first installment of tax payment which is 31 March 2020 was postponed to 30 April 2020.

Relevant circular in Turkish regarding the subject can be accessed from here.

Due to Covid-19 Coronavirus outbreak, which is on the Global agenda, in accordance with the press statement given as per the joint decisions of the Ministries of Family Labor and Social Services, Treasury and Finance, and Industry and Technology; there have been temporary amendments on incentives implemented to Teknopark companies and R&D Design Centers that will enable their employees to work from home.

Within the scope of 4691 numbered Law on Technology Development Zones, and 5746 numbered Law on Supporting Activities of Research, Development and Design, and relevant regulations; in order for businesses operating in Technology Development Zones and R&D Design Centers to benefit from exemptions and incentives, it is mandatory to physically conduct their activities within these areas.