Your Rights

Syrian people who live in Turkey have the right to work with a valid work permit, access health care services, social rights, and education. The information listed below is helpful to anyone interested to learn more about their rights in relation to the workplace.

If you are Turkish citizen, please skip the work permit part.

The topic named “Know Your Rights” is made in order to address your most asked questions and get you informed about your workplace rights. Please feel free to contact us if you have more questions and comments.

Work Permit

Work permit provides legal permission to work in Turkey for a specific time period, job and employer. The work permit is issued by the Ministry of Labour, Social Services and Family.

Fair Wages

Fair wages are a human right. No discrimination can be made based on language, race, color, sex, disability, political belief, philosophical belief, religion and similar reasons in determining the minimum wage.

Workplace Abuse

The law protects everyone from discrimination during recruitment and employment based on race, gender, color, sex, language, political opinion, philosophical belief, religion or sect.

Workplace Safety

Employers are required to ensure the safety and health of workers in the workplace.

Social Benefits

Insured employment is a legal obligation. Working informally will obstruct you from the benefits that employees are entitled too, which may put you and your family in a difficult and unsecured situation.

Ending Employment Contracts

Both workers and employers have the right to end (annul) the employment relationship.

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