With the increasing number of drivers and vehicles in Turkey, the General Directorate of Security (Emniyet Genel Müdürlüğü) offers new services under laws introduced by the social state to regulate traffic. When buying a brand-new car, there are several steps and documents required by law. Procedures for purchasing a new vehicle differ somewhat from those … Read more

One of Turkey’s leading supermarket chains, Şok, has announced its weekly discount offers for February 15–21. The promotion covers a wide range of items, from staple foods to hygiene and cleaning products, with attractive price reductions designed to help customers meet many of their needs affordably. Exclusive to Şok, Riviera Olive Oil 1 L will … Read more

To opt out of mandatory private pension (BES), you must contact your pension company and submit a cancellation request. Simply calling the pension company by phone is sufficient to initiate the cancellation. Employees in public or private institutions with at least five staff and who are Turkish citizens under the age of 45 are automatically … Read more

Will there be a curfew on April 23? Three different options are being considered. New bans and measures are being introduced daily in response to the coronavirus outbreak. Authorities continue to evaluate developments and take precautions. The most recent question under discussion is whether a curfew will be imposed on Thursday, April 23, 2020. April … Read more

With the 2024 minimum wage increase, salaries for private security officers have also changed. Armed and unarmed security personnel do not receive the same pay. The 2024 private security salaries generally range between 17,500 TL and 18,500 TL on average. Salaries for entry-level security officers are usually calculated based on the minimum wage. Private security … Read more

Record of Unexcused Absence from Work should be prepared in accordance with Article 25 of the Labor Law No. 4857. Accordingly, a written record must be kept for employees who are absent without permission. If the employee has no valid excuse, the employment relationship may be terminated without entitlement to severance pay or notice pay. … Read more

Watchmanship (Neighborhood Guard) was reintroduced into the ranks of law enforcement with Decree Law No. 690 issued in 2017. Officially named “Market and Neighborhood Guards” in the related law, these personnel serve as a public security force responsible for maintaining order in their assigned areas. Market and neighborhood guards are employed within the support services … Read more

A retired woman can receive a survivor’s pension in addition to her retirement pension, but certain conditions must be met. If the surviving spouse is an SSK retiree and continues to receive a retirement pension, it is possible for the couple to receive two pensions. To apply for a survivor’s pension, specific procedures must be … Read more

SSK accumulated funds withdrawal requires applications to be made in person. To reclaim funds accumulated at the Social Security Institution, individuals must submit a written petition to the institution. SSK accumulated fund refunds are paid into the applicant’s bank account. Refunds of accumulated contributions are reviewed and tracked by the Social Security Institution. Individuals who … Read more

In the past, workers who spent many years in a job and wanted a secure retirement with reliable healthcare coverage could rely on two main institutions: SSK and Emekli Sandığı. These systems were structured so that public-sector employees belonged to Emekli Sandığı while private-sector workers paid into SSK. With the enactment of Law No. 5510 … Read more