The Saturday Puzzle İn Annual Leave: What Does The Recent Court Of Cassation Decision Actually Mean? 17 June 2026
In recent days, various posts shared on social media and news platforms have suggested that the Court of Cassation has issued a new decision regarding the use of annual paid leave and that, pursuant to this decision, Saturdays should no longer be included in the calculation of annual leave periods. Below, we provide our legal assessment of the aforementioned decision, together with an analysis of whether Saturdays should be counted toward the duration of annual paid leave.
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In recent days, various posts shared on social media and news platforms have suggested that the Court of Cassation has issued a new decision regarding the use of annual paid leave and that, pursuant to this decision, Saturdays should no longer be included in the calculation of annual leave periods. Below, we provide our legal assessment of the aforementioned decision, together with an analysis of whether Saturdays should be counted toward the duration of annual paid leave. |
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11.6.2026
Data Protection Compliance in CCTV Systems: Assessment of the Public Announcements Issued on 8 June 2026
The Personal Data Protection Authority ("the Authority") published two separate public announcements on 8 June 2026 regarding the lawful use of CCTV systems. One of the announcements covers apartment and residential complex management bodies, whilst the other covers employers.
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4.6.2026
A Noteworthy Principle Decision of the Personal Data Protection Board on the Use of Biometric Data
The Principle Decision of the Personal Data Protection Board (the "Board") dated 29 April 2026 and numbered 2026/921 was published in the Official Gazette dated 2 June 2026. The Decision contains important assessments regarding the use of fingerprint, facial recognition and similar biometric systems for employee attendance and working hours tracking.
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2.6.2026
Designation of Critical Infrastructure Sectors Under Cybersecurity Law No. 7545 and Key Compliance Obligations
Cybersecurity Law No. 7545, which introduces comprehensive and far-reaching rules governing cybersecurity in Türkiye, was enacted on 12 March 2025. The Law regulates the powers of the Cybersecurity Authority, the rules to be observed by public institutions and private companies, supervisory mechanisms, and applicable sanctions.
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25.5.2026
Does Your 2025 Balance Sheet Trigger a VERBIS Obligation? Deadline Set for 5 June 2026
The Personal Data Protection Authority ("Authority") has published an important announcement regarding corporate taxpayer legal entity data controllers that have become subject to the obligation to register with the Data Controllers' Registry ("VERBIS") due to the criteria relating to the 2025 financial balance sheet total. Within the scope of the announcement, the period granted for the fulfillment of the VERBIS registration and notification obligation has been extended until Friday, 5 June 2026.
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22.5.2026
The Competiton Authority Has Updated Its Merger And Acquisition Guidelines: What Has Changed For Trancastion Parties?
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20.5.2026
A New Approach to the Limits of the Institution of Amendment of Pleadings: Unification of Judgments Decision
1. INTRODUCTION By its decision dated 08.05.2026, the Grand General Assembly for the Unification of Judgments of the Court of Cassation explicitly ruled that a claim not initially included in the statement of claim cannot subsequently be introduced into the action by way of "partial amendment".
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13.5.2026
Significant Amendments to Temporary Incapacity Periods for Maternity under the Social Security Institution
Extension of Maternity Leave Periods under Circular No. 2026/13: With the Circular dated 08.05.2026 and numbered 2026/13 issued by the Social Security Institution (“SSI”), the implementation of temporary incapacity benefits under maternity insurance within the scope of the Social Insurance and General Health Insurance Law No. 5510 has been updated. The aforementioned amendments have been introduced in line with Law No. 7578, which entered into force on 01.05.2026. These regulations include new provisions that are particularly significant for employers and employees, especially with respect to the extension of postnatal rest periods and the transitional rules applicable to existing medical reports.
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11.5.2026
The Communique Regarding Proffesions Subject to the Requirement for a Professional Competency Cerificate (2026/1) Has Been Published
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4.5.2026
Significant Changes in the Workplace: Maternity Leave Periods Revised
Law No. 7578, amending the Social Services Act and certain other laws, entered into force following its publication in Official Gazette No. 33240 dated 1 May 2026. This regulation introduces significant changes, particularly regarding maternity leave durations, which have implications for employers in terms of workforce planning and organisational processes. In this bulletin, we examine the key changes introduced by the regulation.
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30.4.2026
Draft Law On The Protection Of Trade Secrets Has Been Released!
Whilst Turkish law contains various provisions on trade secrets across different laws and subordinate regulations, there has been no standalone legislation to date that directly and comprehensively defines trade secrets or provides for distinct protection and safeguard mechanisms. Prepared to address this gap, the Draft has been drafted in line with the EU's Directive 2016/943/EU on trade secrets and serves as a tool to support Turkey's international trade policies and the development of digital trade.
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24.4.2026
A New Era For The Meal Allowance Exemption From Insurance Premium
Article 10 of Law No. 7577 on Amendments to Certain Laws, published in the Official Gazette dated 17.04.2026, introduced a significant amendment to paragraph (b) of Article 80, titled "Earnings Subject to Premium," of Law No. 5510 on Social Insurance and General Health Insurance, which regulates exemption amounts, with respect to the meal allowance exemption provided by employers.
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20.4.2026
"Effective Remorse" as a Personal Ground Mitigating or Eliminating Punishment
1. What is Effective Remorse? Effective remorse is the legal consequence - in the form of a reduction or elimination of punishment - that the law attaches to the compensatory conduct voluntarily undertaken by a perpetrator following the completion of an offence, as a result of the remorse experienced by that perpetrator.
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Deadline for Compliance with Minimum Capital Requirement: 31 December 2026
Articles 332 and 580 of the Turkish Commercial Code (the "TCC") regulate the minimum capital requirements for joint stock companies and limited liability companies, respectively, and stipulate that such amounts shall be determined and may be increased by a Presidential Decree. Pursuant to this authority, with Presidential Decree No. 7887 published in the Official Gazette dated 25 November 2023, the minimum capital amounts have been significantly increased. Accordingly, under the said Decree:
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7.4.2026
The Occupational Health And Safety Training Regulation Has Been Amended! What Innovations Does The 2026 Regulation Introduce?
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