Turkey Introduces Remote Work Regulation

Background:  The remote working model entered into Turkish legislation in 2016 with the amendment to Article 14 of Labor Law No. 4857 ("Labor Law"). The amendment stated that the details, procedures and principles of the remote working model would be governed by a regulation.

What Has Changed? Following the effect of the pandemic on the Turkish working landscape, the long-awaited regulation was published in the Official Gazzette on 10 March, 2021 by the Ministry of Family, Work and Social Services. Key matters introduced by the regulation are summarized below.

Definition:  Remote work is an employment relationship in which an employee performs work at home or outside of the workplace using technological means of communication, within the framework of a work organization created by an employer.