Inquiry for 4/A domestic worker employed less than 10 days can be completed through the e-Government (e-Devlet) system. To query 4/A domestic worker employed for fewer than ten days on the e-Government website, you need an e-Devlet password. Citizens without an e-Devlet password can obtain one at any PTT branch for a small fee.
How to Check 4/A Domestic Worker Employed Less Than 10 Days
To perform a 4/A inquiry for a domestic worker employed fewer than ten days, you need your Turkish ID number (T.C. identification) and an e-Devlet password. Steps to follow:
- First, sign in at the official e-Government portal.
- After opening the site, authenticate your identity.
- Log in by entering your Turkish ID number and e-Devlet password.
- Once logged in, use the search field in the middle of the page and type “4A on günden az süreli ev hizmeti çalışan kişi sorgulama,” then press Enter.
- Complete the query and review the displayed information.
Who Is Eligible for Domestic Service Coverage?
Workers who qualify for domestic service coverage are defined by the Social Security Institution (SGK). Typically, people who are not otherwise employed may benefit from these provisions.
Additionally:
- Individuals who voluntarily pay their own social security contributions can benefit from domestic service coverage.
- Those receiving income or a pension from the Social Security Institution can also make use of domestic service provisions.
- Persons considered insured under the relevant legislation are also eligible to work in domestic service.
Do Domestic Workers Employed Less Than 10 Days Pay Health Insurance?
Domestic workers employed fewer than ten days do not need to pay health insurance contributions directly. If a domestic worker is employed for less than 10 days, no separate payment by the worker is required. However, the employer must still pay work accident insurance premiums. Private households employing a worker for under ten days must pay daily employer contributions equal to 2% of the daily minimum wage for each day worked. In addition, for social security and retirement coverage, employers pay a portion calculated on a base amount related to the daily gross minimum wage according to applicable rates.
Can Workers Employed Less Than 10 Days Benefit from General Health Insurance (GSS)?
Workers employed for fewer than ten days can have General Health Insurance rights if their premiums are paid. Monthly premiums for those who work less than 10 days must be paid by the end of the following month for coverage to apply. If the worker is covered through a spouse, their health benefits may continue. To register, employers or workers can obtain and complete the necessary form from SGK and submit it in person to the Social Security Institution. Alternatively, applications can be made via the e-Government portal by submitting the relevant employer declaration for 4/A domestic workers employed under ten days.
How Are Contributions for 4/A Domestic Workers Employed Less Than 10 Days Paid?
Payment of contributions for 4/A domestic workers working fewer than ten days begins with the employer registering the worker with the Social Security Institution. Employers who registered through the SGK or via e-Government can pay contributions through banks or other authorized channels. Under law, households employing domestic workers for under ten days are not always treated as formal employers in the same way as other workplaces, so certain routine employer obligations like monthly premium service documents may not apply in the same manner. Retirees who employ a domestic worker for fewer than ten days will not see reductions in their pension due to such employment. Foreign nationals cannot be employed for fewer than ten days under some rules, and when foreign workers are found to be working less than ten days, applicable insurance obligations may still apply as if they had worked more.
Insurance Rules for Those Working Less Than 10 Days in a Month
Insurance for domestic workers is regulated under the relevant social security law. Whether a domestic worker is employed for fewer or more than ten days in a month, the employer is required to ensure proper registration and contribution payments from the first day of work by notifying their local Social Security Institution office.
For domestic workers employed fewer than ten days in a month, typical employer contribution breakdowns include:
- Long-term insurance branches (percentage applied by law)
- General health insurance contribution
- Work accident and occupational disease insurance contribution
- Unemployment insurance contribution paid by the employer
Employers must ensure insurance registration and contributions for domestic workers who receive regular payments. Regularly paid domestic workers must have their insurance recorded.
Do Domestic Workers Have Severance Pay Rights?
Legal rights for domestic workers differ from those covered under standard employment law. Domestic workers are not always covered by the same provisions of the Labor Law (Law No. 4857) that entitle employees to severance and notice pay. Therefore, in general, domestic workers do not automatically qualify for severance or notice pay. However, if a written employment contract between the household employer and the worker specifies severance rights or other employment conditions, the worker may be entitled to severance and similar benefits. Domestic workers are entitled to annual paid leave: after one year of service, workers must receive a minimum paid leave period as provided by applicable rules.
Is Income Tax Withheld from Domestic Workers’ Wages?
Income tax withholding for domestic workers is governed by the income tax law. In many cases, domestic workers’ wages are subject primarily to stamp tax withholding, and income tax may not be withheld from small domestic employment payments depending on the specific circumstances, such as eligibility for minimum living allowance. If a domestic worker is a foreign national, they may be employed provided they have the required work permit. Foreign workers generally cannot be employed for fewer than ten days per month; if found to be working under that threshold, insurance contributions equivalent to regular work must still be applied.
Under the relevant provisions of civil law, if an employment or service contract is improperly terminated, the worker retains legal rights, and employers must comply with their obligations following proper 4/A inquiries for domestic workers employed under ten days.
Key points:
- When a household employs a worker, the employer must ensure the worker is registered and insured according to legal requirements.
- Insurance obligations depend on whether the worker has been employed for fewer or more than ten days in a month, but employers must respect applicable contribution rules.
- Foreign workers’ insurance may be required on a monthly basis even if they work fewer than ten days.
Domestic workers are entitled to weekly paid rest and to annual paid leave according to the period they have worked.