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October 2012 - Employment. Legal Developments by Pekin & Pekin.

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A new law regarding health and safety in the workplace entered into force on June 30. According to the Law regarding Occupational Health and Safety (Law no: 6331 and published in the Official Gazette dated June 30, 2012 and numbered 28339), health and safety in the workplace has been extended and more details have been added in comparison to the present provisions of the Labour Code numbered 4857 and consequently, several provisions of the Labour Code have been repealed.

The Employer Implementation Communiqué (published in the Official Gazette dated September 1, 2012 and numbered 28398) has been issued by the Directorate of Social Security Institution. The Communiqué regulates the social security premium payments made or to be made to the Social Security Institution and the preparation of the certificate of monthly premiums and services.

About Pekin & Pekin

Pekin & Pekin is a full-service Turkish law firm based in Istanbul. The Firm advises on cross-border transactions in Turkey and the region, and over the 40 years since establishment has gained broad experience in both international and Turkish law. A member of Lex Mundi, TerraLex and SEE Legal, and advisor to ISDA and ICMA, the Firm is committed to excellence and has a culture of participation and success, driving all to exceed client objectives.

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Charlotte McCrudden

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