The Ban on Dismissals and Cash Support Payments Will Continue for 3 More Months! According to an announcement by Treasury and Finance Minister Berat Albayrak, a new employment package is on the way. Following that announcement, several measures in the new package have been discussed. Within this scope, the dismissal ban enacted during the coronavirus … Read more
Employing a foreign domestic worker or caregiver in Turkey is governed by detailed regulations. Complying with the law protects the rights of both the employer and the foreign worker and helps prevent future problems. The procedures, required documents and steps for obtaining a work permit for a foreign domestic worker must be followed carefully at … Read more
2017 Civil Servant Salaries As every year, civil servants are eager to hear news about pay raises in 2017. Developments continue to emerge and new reports appear daily. Millions of public employees are particularly focused on any additional increases that may result from the inflation difference. Looking at the statistics, after the inflation figures announced … Read more
A driving license is a certificate that grants a person the legal right to operate motorized or non-motorized vehicles. Different license classes correspond to different vehicle types such as cars, trucks, buses, and motorcycles. To obtain the appropriate license, an applicant enrolls in a driving course for the class that matches the vehicle they intend … Read more
Whether GSS affects retirement is a topic that generates diverse opinions. The main questions are especially; Can people with outstanding General Health Insurance (GSS) premium debts retire? Are GSS premium payments taken into account when determining eligibility for retirement? Is General Health Insurance (GSS) Mandatory? Before addressing whether General Health Insurance (GSS) affects retirement, it … Read more
How Will the 4-Stage Normalization Plan Against Coronavirus Work? Turkey has made significant progress in reducing the impact of the coronavirus through extensive measures. As restrictions gradually ease, a phased normalization process has begun. At an Executive Board (MYK) meeting chaired by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, a four-stage normalization plan was presented. Below are the … Read more
The Interior Ministry has issued a nationwide directive to all 81 provincial governorates for coordinated inspections. According to the latest announcement, the Ministry sent an instruction to monitor compliance with coronavirus measures in barbershops, hair salons, taxis, marketplaces and public transport. Simultaneous inspections will be carried out today across all 81 provinces in the specified … Read more
Rules for free public transportation for people aged 65 and over are set to change. Authorities are preparing adjustments that would limit the current free travel privileges enjoyed by seniors. Two main proposals are being considered to regulate how citizens aged 65+ can access free public transit. Under the first proposal, seniors would be barred … Read more
District governorships provide various forms of financial assistance through Social Assistance and Solidarity Foundations (SYDV). One of these supports is the non-repayable district governorship scholarship for students. As of 2025, scholarship applications have reopened, and many students are seeking to benefit from this opportunity. Education is one of the most important processes shaping a student’s … Read more
To have SGK (Social Security Institution) cover physical therapy costs, treatment must be provided at a private hospital that has an agreement with SGK. In addition, the patient must have a valid medical report and meet specific conditions for SGK to cover physical therapy expenses. Whether costs are covered is decided based on the patient’s … Read more