The New "Normal": Are Employers Ready?

According to the President of Turkey's speech on May 4, 2020, the government will lift certain restrictions previously put in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic. These restrictions include:

• The odd-even license plate number practice for commercial taxis (taxis with odd license plate numbers could circulate on certain days and taxis with even license plate numbers to circulate on certain days) in Istanbul, Ankara and Izmir ended as of May 5, 2020.
• Businesses such as barbershops, hairdressers, and beauty salons can start operating as of May 11, provided that they meet the necessary sanitation requirements and work based on an appointment system.
• Similarly, shopping malls can serve customers as of May 11, provided that they follow the rules set by the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Commerce.