As economic conditions and workplace standards evolve over time in our country, social security practices have also changed. These shifts became prominent in 2008 with a reform that altered retirement-related regulations. According to the current rules, the conditions required to qualify for retirement are the following: Required total service period Required retirement age Required number … Read more
State Assistance for Widowed Women consists of multiple layers provided by various institutions, including cash support, social security payments, housing assistance, health services, food and fuel aid, and education support. Overview of Available Assistance Type of Assistance Institution Frequency / Duration SGK Widow’s Pension SGK Permanent (as long as conditions met) Ministry of Family Support … Read more
Easy Overtime Pay Calculation: Overtime pay varies depending on the monthly salary, the amount of overtime worked, and the sector of employment. Overtime can be calculated weekly or biweekly. Work on official holidays is paid at a higher overtime rate. Under Labor Law No. 4857, employees are entitled to a 45-hour work week; work beyond … Read more
Assignments from Anatolia to Istanbul to Reinforce Healthcare Staff If deemed necessary, healthcare personnel currently working in Anatolia may be reassigned to Istanbul to support efforts against the coronavirus outbreak. As in many countries, Turkey has been heavily affected by COVID-19, with roughly 60% of national cases observed in Istanbul. The high case load in … Read more
There are three main requirements for retirement due to age: reaching the relevant age, completing the required number of premium contribution days, and having sufficient insured service periods. However, workers who have reached the age limit but have not completed the required premium days may still retire based on age. For those who started work … Read more
The e-Government system is essentially the online gateway where government institutions and agencies provide services to citizens. Through this portal, users can track documents, check debts, access information about agencies, review legislation and benefit from many other public services. Accessible at www.turkiye.gov.tr, the e-Government portal allows citizens to perform transactions online and to ask questions … Read more
Appointments for İstanbul Bahçelievler State Hospital are arranged through the Central Physician Appointment System (MHRS). Appointments can be made online or by phone. How to make an appointment at İstanbul Bahçelievler State Hospital — the process follows these steps: To use MHRS, you must first register in the system. Visit https://mhrs.gov.tr/ and click the “Üye … Read more
Falsely registering someone as insured—reporting a person to Social Security while they do not actually work for the employer—constitutes “fake insurance” and should be avoided. When uncovered, this practice carries significant sanctions for both the employer and the falsely declared insured. Understanding the penalties and measures applied against fake insurance helps prevent future occurrences and … Read more
Employing uninsured illegal workers is a punishable offense. All personnel in a workplace must be employed with social security. When the offense of employing uninsured workers is committed, various legal sanctions are applied. Therefore, business owners should avoid hiring uninsured staff. How much is the 2024 fine for employing uninsured illegal workers, and what sanctions … Read more
Predictions for the 2021 minimum wage are being evaluated by various institutions and organizations. As the year draws to a close, millions of workers are wondering how much the minimum wage will increase. Below we summarize the likely minimum wage increase scenarios for 2021. A Minimum Wage Increase Is Expected The minimum wage increase is … Read more