Is it possible to increase working hours by collective agreement, which employers are required to hire occupational safety specialists, and can one retire with 3600 days of contributions? Professor Cem Kılıç answered these questions for ntv.com.tr.

Can Working Hours Increase by Collective Agreement?

– Working hours can only be reduced, not increased. – The legal weekly working hours are 45 hours. – Overtime cannot exceed 270 hours per year.

Which Employers are Required to Hire Occupational Safety Specialists? – All employers with 50 or more employees must have occupational safety specialists and workplace doctors. – As of January 1, 2025, small enterprises with less than 50 employees in low-risk workplaces will also be subject to this requirement. – Businesses without occupational safety specialists or workplace doctors may face penalties of up to 170,000 TL per month. – Employers can provide this service in their own workplaces by participating in the online certification program offered by Anadolu University and the Ministry of Labor.

Is Retirement Possible with 3600 Days of Contributions?

– It is possible to retire with 3600 days of contributions, but the age of 60 must also be met.

– To retire, one must meet the requirements of 15 years of insurance period, 3600 days of contributions, and reaching the age of 60. If a woman who became insured in 2007 has paid 5536 days of contributions, when can she retire? – She needs to complete 7000 contribution days and reach the age of 58. – Alternatively, she can retire by completing 4500 contribution days and 25 years of insurance period. What are the conditions for Disability Retirement, what percentage of disability report is required? – For disability retirement, a disability report stating at least 60% incapacity must be obtained. – At least 1800 days of contributions must have been made. – A minimum of 10 years of insurance period is required.