Compliance in Türkiye

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• Compliance in Türkiye

  A mobbing policy for a hotel: what to write, who receives complaints and how a case is handled

  A mobbing policy defines harassment, names who receives complaints, and sets investigation steps. Learn how to write one for your hotel, protect staff, and close cases fairly.

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  10 November 202611 min read

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  A staff social media policy: what employees may post about guests, the kitchen and the hotel

  Define clear rules for guest photos, kitchen posts, and public replies. This guide provides a two-page policy template, incident steps, and a signature page to protect your hotel and staff.

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  10 November 20269 min read

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  Contractors and visitors on a hotel site: access, permits, insurance and a sign-in routine

  A contractor is anyone on your property who is neither a hotel employee nor a registered guest. This guide explains the routine for access control, permits, insurance checks and safe handovers.

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  10 November 202610 min read

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  A nursing mother on the hotel's team: the milk break, shifts and records

  Guide to managing nursing leave for hotel employees under Turkish law. Covers employee choice of hours, correct time sheet recording, and practical scheduling tips.

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  10 November 202610 min read

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  Playing music and TV in hotel lobbies, restaurants and pools: what copyright asks

  Playing music or TV in hotel areas is a public performance under Turkish law. This guide explains who to ask for permission, what contracts must say, and how to keep records that protect your property.

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  10 November 202611 min read

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  Earthquake readiness for hotels in Türkiye: the building, the team and the guests

  This guide explains the legal emergency plan requirements for hotels in Türkiye. It covers building safety checks, guest card content, and night shift protocols for seismic events.

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  10 November 202612 min read

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  Guest and staff photos on hotel social media: consent, children and events

  Publishing guest or staff photos requires specific consent under Law No. 6698 and Civil Code Article 24. This guide explains consent forms, children's privacy rules, influencer labeling duties, and a practical take-down routine.

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  10 November 202612 min read

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  The staff personnel file: what a hotel keeps for each employee

  This guide explains the legal contents of a hotel personnel file in Türkiye. It covers pre-employment documents, health data separation, and the ten-year retention rule for social security records.

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  10 November 202611 min read

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  Books and invoices at a pension: sole proprietor, company and document rules

  Discover how your legal form determines book classes and document duties for a pension in Türkiye. Learn the rules for sole proprietors and companies.

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  10 November 202611 min read

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  Reduced-rate VAT refunds for hotels: when a balance arises and how it is tracked

  Hotels in Türkiye often carry forward VAT because room nights are taxed at 10% while purchases are at 20%. This guide explains the Article 29(2) refund route, annual limits, and the documentation required to claim the balance.

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  10 November 202611 min read

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  Who carries the debts when a hotel changes hands? Tax, SGK and supplier claims

  Liability for hotel debts depends on whether you buy shares or the business. This guide explains how tax, SGK and supplier claims are allocated under Turkish law.

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  10 November 202611 min read

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  Converting a villa or building into a hotel: zoning, occupancy and fire checks before you buy

  A building’s papers decide if it can become a hotel, not its appearance. This guide details the zoning, occupancy and fire checks required before you sign.

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  9 November 202613 min read