Types Of Statutory Leave Under Turkish Employment Law

The right to vacation is a fundamental right in accordance with article 50 of the Turkish Constitution. The statutory leave entitlements and the procedure of using this right are stipulated both in the Labor Code numbered 4857 and in precedent court of appeals decisions. Accordingly, unless otherwise explicitly agreed, an employee only has the right to annual leave and other types of leave for particular circumstances explained herein below.

Annual Leave

All employees are entitled to an annual leave with pay depending on their length of service in the company as follows:

1. fourteen days; for length of service between one and five years,
2. twenty days; for length of service of more than five and less than fifteen years,