Update: Prime Minister Issues Decree On Weekly Sunday Remote Work Policy Implementation

On April 2, 2026, Prime Ministerial Decree No. 982 of 2026 (the "Decree") was published in the Official Gazette, mandating that employers implement a Remote Work Policy on Sundays during the month of April 2026, commencing on April 5, 2026 ("Remote Work Policy").

To ensure effective enforcement of the Decree, the Ministry of Labour issued a circular (the "Circular") to the Labour Directorates, setting out a framework for monitoring and reporting on the implementation of the Remote Work Policy across the private sector.

Scope of Application

Pursuant to the Decree, its provisions apply to all entities subject to Labour Law No. 14 of 2025 (the "Labour Law"). Accordingly, all employers, whether natural or legal persons, falling within the scope of the Labour Law, are required to comply with the Decree.