How can working hours be increased? Which employers are required to employ occupational safety specialists?

Can Working Hours Be Increased by Collective Agreement?

- Working hours can only be reduced, not increased. - The legal weekly working hours are 45 hours. - Overtime cannot exceed 270 hours per year.

Which employers are required to employ an occupational safety specialist? - It is mandatory for all workplaces with more than 50 employees to have an occupational safety specialist and a workplace doctor. - As of January 1, 2025, low-risk workplaces with fewer than 50 employees will also be included in this obligation. - Businesses that do not have an occupational safety specialist or a workplace doctor may be subject to a monthly fine of up to 170,000 TL. - Employers can provide this service in their own workplaces by participating in the online certification program offered in cooperation with Anadolu University and the Ministry of Labor.

Is it possible to retire with 3600 days of premium?

- Retirement is possible with 3600 days, but the 60-year age requirement must also be met.

- In order to retire, the conditions of 15 years of insurance, 3600 days of premium and 60 years of age must be met together. If a woman who was insured in 2007 paid 5536 days of premium, when will she retire? - She needs to complete 7000 days of premium and be 58 years old. - Alternatively, she can retire by completing 25 years of insurance with 4500 days of premium. What are the Conditions for Disability Retirement and what percentage of report is required? - A report of at least 60 percent incapacity for work must be obtained for disability retirement. - 1800 days of premium must be paid. - A minimum of 10 years of insurance period is required