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Information on annual leave, sick leave, maternity, paternity and parental leave, public holidays and other leave.

Turkey :: Public holidays 2024

January 1 New Year’s Day (Monday) April 9 Ramadan Bayramy Eve (Tuesday) (Afternoon) April 10 Ramadan Bayramy (End of Ramadan) (Wednesday) April 11-12 Ramadan Bayramy Holiday (Thursday-Friday) April 23 National Sovereignty and Children’s Day (Tuesday) May 1 Labour and Solidarity Day (Wednesday) May 19 Youth and Sports Day (Sunday) June 16 Kurban Bayramy Eve (Saturday) June 17-19 Kurban Bayramy (Feast of Sacrifice) (Sunday-Wednesday) July 15 Democracy and National Solidarity Day (Monday) August 30 Victory Day (Friday) October 28 Republic Day Eve (Monday) (Afternoon) October 29 Republic Day (Tuesday) Note: These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates …

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Turkey :: Sick leave and pay

According to the Turkish Labour Law 4857 (as amended) Article 46(c) employees are entitled to a maximum of one week paid sick leave provided they can certify their illness with a medical report …

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Turkey :: Other leave entitlements

An employee may take up to three days’ paid leave when they get married …

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Turkey :: Maternity, paternity and parental leave

◉ Maternity leave The minimum maternity leave period is from eight weeks before the birth to eight weeks after the birth …

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Turkey :: Annual leave

All employees who have at least one year’s service (including service at other workplaces of the same employer) are entitled to annual paid leave …

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FedEE Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement

The Federation of International Employers (FedEE) is committed to undertaking its activities in an ethical and humane way. We seek to verify that none of our Suppliers, Associates, Affiliates Representatives or Members is involved in unethical trade practices and operate our own employment policy in line with ILO conventions and the principles of best practice. Operational and strategic issues are the responsibility of the FedEE Board, whilst day-to-day running of FedEE is through its Secretary-General and contractual relationship with our operating affiliate FedEE Corporate Services Limited (FCSL). Our services are mainly engaged via FCSL and are principally in the fields of professional services, IT services, telecommunications, utilities and office supply. We undertake to pay our suppliers in a timely way and promote an organisational philosophy that promotes equality of opportunity, freedom of expression, tolerance and a liberal corporate stance. FedEE has its own code of conduct, developed many years ago, and seeks to both further that in the corporate world and adhere to it in our own organisation.