Breaking news regarding paid teachers amid the coronavirus pandemic: Treasury and Finance Minister Berat Albayrak has announced good news for paid teachers. He stated that supplemental lesson payments will continue for paid teachers and master instructors who cannot attend classes due to the coronavirus. As part of measures to combat the COVID-19 outbreak, the minister confirmed that these extra-lesson payments will be maintained.
In a post on his Twitter account, Treasury and Finance Minister Berat Albayrak said that supplemental lesson payments for paid teachers who cannot teach because of the coronavirus will not be cut and will continue to be paid. He added that under the Economic Stability Shield, they will keep responding to the requests of professional groups affected by COVID-19 and will continue to support affected occupations.
Treasury and Finance Minister Berat Albayrak’s Social Media Statement
In his social media statement, Minister Albayrak emphasized that, within the framework of the Economic Stability Shield, they continue to meet the requests of professions impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak. He reiterated that supplemental lesson fees for paid teachers and master instructors will not be suspended and will continue to be paid during this period.
Minister Albayrak’s Twitter message made clear: “Through the Economic Stability Shield, we continue to address the needs of the professions affected by COVID-19. Supplemental lesson payments for our paid teachers and master instructors will be paid throughout this period.” This announcement aims to reassure educators who rely on these payments while schools face disruptions due to the pandemic.