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Notification Changes in Turkish Labor Law: A Shift to Digital

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The Turkish government has introduced changes to the labor law regarding employee notifications, making it possible for employers to send certain notifications digitally, provided that employees have given their written consent. The Law No. 7555, also known as the Amendment Law, published in the Official Gazette on 24.07.2025, has revised Article 109 of the Labor Law No. 4857. According to the new law, registered electronic mail (KEP) can be used for written notifications to employees, but termination notices must still be delivered in written form. Employers will cover the costs related to the use of KEP, and notifications must comply with the relevant KEP regulations.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Law No. 7555, Amendment Law, has revised Article 109 of the Labor Law No. 4857, introducing changes to employee notifications.
  • Notifications that must be made to employees in writing and against their signature can now be sent via the Registered Electronic Mail (KEP) system, provided that the employee has given written consent.
  • Termination notices must still be delivered in written form, despite the use of KEP for other types of notifications.
  • Employers will cover the costs related to the use of KEP for employee notifications.
  • Notifications must comply with the relevant KEP regulations and the Notification Law No. 7201, which excludes it from the new regulation.
  • Employees must provide their prior written consent for the use of KEP for such notifications.
  • The Amendment Law aims to promote digitalization and convenience in labor law applications.

Statistics:

  • The Law No. 7555 was published in the Official Gazette on 24.07.2025, numbered 32965.
  • Article 109 of the Labor Law No. 4857 has been revised through Article 23 of the Amendment Law.
  • Registered Electronic Mail (KEP) system will be used for notifications to employees, which is expected to increase efficiency in labor law applications.

Sources:

  • Law No. 7555 on the Protection of the Value of Turkish Currency and Amendments to Certain Laws and Decree Law No. 635
  • Official Gazette, 32965, 24.07.2025
  • Labor Law No. 4857, Article 109
  • Notification Law No. 7201

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