Compliance in Türkiye

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• Compliance in Türkiye

  Staff warnings in a hotel: written reports, defense requests and what makes them hold

  A written warning holds only if it follows a dated incident report and a defense request. Learn the three documents required by Labour Law No. 4857.

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  9 November 202611 min read

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  A fire drill in a hotel: night shift, guests and the report

  This guide explains how to conduct a hotel fire drill that tests the night shift, includes guests, and meets Turkish legal requirements. It details the roles, scenarios, and reporting needed to turn findings into fixes.

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  9 November 202613 min read

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  A hotel emergency plan: teams, guests, first aiders and evacuation

  This guide explains the legal requirements for hotel emergency plans in Türkiye, including team ratios and first aid certifications. It provides a practical routine for accounting for guests during evacuations, especially at night.

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  9 November 202614 min read

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  How to run a risk assessment in a hotel: team, method and renewal

  A hotel risk assessment is a dated, signed document that lists hazards and sets control measures. This guide explains the legal requirements, team composition, scoring methods and renewal triggers for hotels in Türkiye.

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  9 November 202613 min read

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  What a near miss is, and how a hotel records one

  Understand the legal definition of a near miss in Türkiye and how it differs from a hazard or accident. Learn how to create a simple reporting log that meets Law No. 6331 requirements.

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  9 November 20269 min read

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  The duty to employ disabled workers: how a hotel counts its 3 percent

  This guide explains how private-sector hotels in Türkiye calculate the 3 percent disabled employment quota under Labour Law No. 4857. It covers the 50-worker threshold, part-time conversions, provincial counting rules, and the documentation needed to prove compliance.

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  9 November 202610 min read

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  Interns in hotels in Türkiye: the 5 percent rule, the July headcount, pay and insurance

  Understand the 5% training quota, July headcount rules, pay floors and insurance duties for hotel interns in Türkiye. Learn how to stay compliant with Law No. 3308.

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  9 November 202614 min read

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  When a staff member stops coming to work: absence reports, termination and SGK

  This guide explains how to record staff absence in Türkiye hotels. It covers the daily report, legal termination steps under Labour Law 4857, and SGK filing duties.

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  9 November 202611 min read

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  When hotel staff bring a sick note: SGK approval, pay and the rota

  Understand employer sick leave rules in Türkiye. Learn how to file SGK reports, who pays the allowance, and how to cover the rota without breaching privacy.

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  9 November 202610 min read

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  Tourism share reductions: which winter, thermal and rural facilities pay less

  The tourism share is 0.5% of net sales, but the rate halves for encouraged types. Learn which facilities qualify, how to prove eligibility, and what to keep on file.

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  9 November 202610 min read

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  While a seasonal hotel is closed: which returns, records and notices continue

  Closing a seasonal hotel pauses some duties but not others. This guide lists the returns, records and notices that continue during the off-season, so you can prepare one checklist for your accountant.

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  9 November 202611 min read

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  Licensing an apart hotel in Türkiye: the building, the certificate and the flat owners

  Understand the legal requirements for licensing an apart hotel in Türkiye. This guide covers the ten-room minimum, building occupancy permits, fire safety reports, and the specific consent rules for flat owners in mixed-use buildings.

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  9 November 202612 min read