Foreign employees have the same labor law rights as Turkish employees (Labor Law No. 4857).
Equal Rights
- Minimum wage
- Severance pay
- Notice pay
- Overtime
- Annual leave
- Maternity leave
- Holidays holiday
Work Permit Condition
- Work permit is required in accordance with Law No. 4817
- Employment without permission → criminal liability for the employer
- Administrative fine for foreigners
Social Security
- SGK Law No. 5510
- Foreign workers are also insured
- Overseas social security agreements (with some countries)
Dismissal
- Same rules (valid reason + notification)
- Compensations are also paid to the foreigner
- He can file a labor lawsuit
Union Right
- Foreign workers can also become members of the union
- He has the right to a collective bargaining agreement
- Right to strike/lockout
Visa/Residence Permit Connection
- If the work permit is cancelled, the residence permit is also affected
- Finding a new job within a reasonable time after leaving the job
- Otherwise, risk of deportation
Supreme Court 9th HD and 22nd HD
9. HD accepts that foreign workers have the same labor law rights as Turkish workers and that discriminatory practices are invalid.
Labor and foreigners law lawyer is recommended.