The Turkish authorities have begun developing amendments to the labor code, which could lead to a reduction in the working week from 48 to 35-40 hours. The authorities intend to bring labor law norms in force in various sectors of the economy to a single denominator. TASS reports this with reference to Sabah.
The Labor Law of 1936 established an 8-hour working day and a 48-hour working week. In 2003, the working week was reduced to 45 hours. Due to the existence of industry regulations, these standards are not universally applied.
For example, media and maritime labor law maintain a 48-hour work week, while other sectors have a 45-hour week rule. Employees are allowed to work overtime up to 270 hours per year.
The country's authorities plan to unify labor rules for all professional groups, establishing a 35-40-hour work week as the generally accepted norm. It is important to note that the revision of these standards will be carried out taking into account the interests of employees, in order to ensure their protection and fair remuneration.
