Employer Representation Under Turkish Law

The concept of “employer’s representative” is quite significant in Turkish labor law. Particularly for individuals in managerial positions within companies, there are frequent discussions regarding the circumstances under which actions are taken on behalf of the employer and the legal consequences thereof.

Under the law, the appointment of an employer’s representative is not mandatory; however, there are obligations that must be fulfilled by the employer or the employer’s representative. Additionally, under the Occupational Health and Safety Law No. 6331, employer’s representatives are considered employers with respect to occupational health and safety obligations. In this context, while appointing an employer’s representative is not mandatory, in practice, employers often appoint such representatives to ensure order in the supervision and organization of work. Furthermore, even if an employer fails to appoint an employer’s representative, a person meeting the definition of an