Rules are changing in working life

The Ministry of Labor and Social Security started the consultation process with employee and employer representatives for new models and possible legislative changes in working life. The Tripartite Advisory Board convened under the chairmanship of Minister of Labor and Social Security Vedat Işıkhan with the agenda of "New Working Methods in Working Life".

At the meeting, new generation working models included in the Medium Term Program covering the period 2027-2029 were discussed. The topics of protecting the rights of employees, adapting businesses to changing conditions and increasing participation in the workforce were evaluated.

NEW REGULATIONS IN LEGISLATION ARE ON THE AGENDA

Minister Işıkhan stated that the legislation will be reconsidered in some areas in parallel with the change in working life.

“We aim to make our legislation more clear, predictable and applicable on some topics in line with the current needs of our working life.” Işıkhan stated that protecting the rights and security of employees will be one of the main priorities in the regulations to be prepared.

Stating that international examples were also examined in the new regulations, Işıkhan said that especially the working models in European countries were evaluated and a balanced structure was tried to be established between Turkey's needs and international practices.

NEW GENERATION WORKING MODELS ON THE TABLE

Işıkhan underlined that their aim is not to create a uniform working model and noted that they aim for a more inclusive working life that will meet the changing needs of different employee groups and businesses.

Within the scope of the Medium Term Program, it is planned to develop policies to increase new working styles, work-life balance and the participation of women and young people in the workforce.

Minister Işıkhan stated that a strong labor market will be possible with a structure that increases employment, protects employee rights, and supports productivity and competitiveness.

In addition to the Ministry officials, TÜRK-İŞ, HAK-İŞ and DİSK representatives, representing the workers' side, and TİSK representatives, representing the employers' side, attended the Tripartite Advisory Board meeting.