Overview Of Turkish Labour Code And Employment In Turkey

Employment laws in Turkey apply to Turkish nationals and foreign nationals alike. In addition, special provisions exist which regulate the employment and residence permits of foreign nationals who intend to work in Turkey.

Prior to the commencement of the work, the newly established companies in Turkey must be registered with the local labour office as an employer. Moreover, the employer must inform the Social Security Institution (SSI) about each employee that works in his workplace for whom the employer will be paying social security premiums. Under the social security laws, each employee becomes insured from the first day of work. Employees must ensure that employers' and employees' contributions to the Social Security are paid in monthly basis.