What Is Unemployment Fund (Unemployment Allowance)?

Unemployment fund, "or as specified in the law, "unemployment allowance," is a payment provided to individuals who have previously worked as insured and meet all the conditions specified in Law No. 4447 (In Turkish) to financially support them to prevent income loss when they become unemployed. Unemployment fund is provided to insured individuals for a specific duration and amount during the period of their unemployment, based on certain conditions as specified in the law. The purpose of providing unemployment funds is to ensure that the individual who becomes unemployed can sustain their own and their family's livelihood during the period of unemployment.

The minimum wage increase will directly affect both employees’ salaries and employers’ costs. Changes in the minimum wage will have a wide-ranging impact in several areas.

Here are some critical parameters directly influenced by the minimum wage increase:

Adjustments Under Law No. 5510 on Social Insurance and General Health Insurance

In today's modern work environment, social benefits provided to employees not only enhance work efficiency but also foster a sustainable culture of loyalty in the workplace. In this context, benefits in-kind are a crucial social support mechanism provided by employers to meet specific needs of their employees. Benefits in-kind are regulated under Turkish Labor Law and Social Security Laws, offering various advantages for both employers and employees. However, the implementation, payroll processing, and taxation aspects of these benefits require careful consideration.

Remote work, hybrid work, and flexible work models are becoming increasingly prevalent, yet issues of employee continuity and productivity remain persistent topics of concern. Within this context, employees taking long-term uninterrupted medical leave or frequently obtaining medical reports can negatively impact both employee-employer relations and overall workplace efficiency. This article examines the effects of medical report on employment relationships within the framework of Labor Law, employer obligations, and employee rights.

What is Excuse Leave?

Excuse leave is a legal leave that allows employees to temporarily leave work for a short period due to specific personal situations. It is a right designed to help employees maintain a balance between their social lives and professional obligations. In Türkiye, this type of leave is regulated under the Labor Law No. 4857.

What is an E-Declaration?

The E-Declaration is a system provided by the Revenue Administration (GİB) that allows taxpayers to submit their tax declarations electronically. Developed to reduce congestion at tax offices and expedite processes, the e-declaration system was regulated with Communiqué No. 340 of the Tax Procedure Law (VUK), after amending Article 257 of Law No. 213. This system, which provides significant convenience for taxpayers, ensures the effective management of declaration processes in compliance with legal regulations.

Transparency and trust are crucial in commercial life. For companies to maintain their legal existence, certain commercial activities and legal changes in their commercial information must be officially documented and announced. The Trade Registry Gazette is an official publication in Türkiye that ensures the public announcement of processes such as the establishment, amendments, and liquidation of all companies registered with the Trade Registry. The commercial transactions of joint stock, limited, partnership, collective, and sole proprietorship companies operating in Türkiye gain legal status by being published in the Trade Registry Gazette. This process is mandated to publicly disclose the information registered with the trade registry.

In Türkiye's employment relations, the Main Employer - Sub-Employer practice is explicitly regulated under Labor Law No. 4857. Article 2/6 of the Labor Law defines this relationship as a situation where an employer assigns auxiliary tasks related to the production of goods or services at the workplace, or a portion of the main work requiring expertise due to business needs and technological reasons, to another employer. The Sub-Employer is obligated to carry out these tasks with its own employees solely at the relevant workplace. At the same time, under this law, the Main Employer is also jointly liable with the Sub-Employer for the obligations arising toward the Sub-Employer's employees.

What Are Employment Documents?

Employment documents refer to the set of documents that an employee must submit to the employer before starting a job. These documents are required to verify the employee's identity, criminal and health background, arrange the employment contract, and provide all legally necessary documents. According to Turkish Labor Law and other relevant regulations, every employee must submit these documents in full to the employer. Additionally, these documents are kept in a personnel file that regulates the employee-employer relationship.