Compliance in Türkiye

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• Compliance in Türkiye

  "Is my husband staying with you?" Who may be told about a guest

  A hotel may not confirm a guest's stay without consent or a legal condition. This guide explains the rules for family, lawyers, and police, with scripts for the front desk.

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  8 November 202614 min read

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  Can a hotel turn a guest away? Unmarried couples, refusal to serve and discrimination

  Discover the legal boundaries for refusing guests in Türkiye. This guide covers consumer protection laws, discrimination risks, and identity requirements for unmarried couples and other scenarios.

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  8 November 202613 min read

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  Is a hotel deposit refundable? Deposits, cancellation money and the Code of Obligations

  Under the Turkish Code of Obligations, hotel deposits are presumed to be earnest money unless stated otherwise. This guide explains Articles 177 and 178, cancellation consequences, and how to write clear terms that protect your hotel and inform guests.

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  8 November 202612 min read

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  A letter from the consumer arbitration committee: what a hotel does next

  A consumer arbitration committee letter requires a timely, documented response. This guide explains the thirty-day deadline, the necessary file contents, and how to object to a decision within two weeks.

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  8 November 202611 min read

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  Food samples in a hotel kitchen: how they are taken and how long they are kept

  This guide explains the 72-hour food sample retention rule for hotel kitchens. It covers batch definitions, labeling, storage and logging to ensure compliance.

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  8 November 202610 min read

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  Are carrier tests still required for hotel kitchen staff?

  Turkish law replaced periodic carrier tests with hygiene training for food handlers. Learn what health reports are still required for new hires and how to answer auditors who ask for outdated documents.

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  8 November 202611 min read

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  Fire reports for boutique hotels, pensions and apart hotels: what the new definition covers

  The licence regulation defines lodging places by type, not certificate. This guide explains which buildings need a fire report, the technical thresholds, and how to confirm your status with the municipality.

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  8 November 202612 min read

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  When a guest dies in a hotel: what staff do and who is called

  This guide outlines the critical first five minutes after a guest death, detailing who to call and what to preserve. It explains legal duties, family notification, and staff protocols.

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  8 November 202612 min read

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  A work accident in a hotel: the first hours, the SGK notice and the records

  A work accident in a hotel triggers immediate safety duties and legal notices. This guide explains the first-hour actions, the SGK notification process, and how to document incidents correctly.

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  8 November 202612 min read

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  Dismissing a hotel employee: valid reason, just cause and the notice letter

  This guide explains the two legal routes for ending employment in Türkiye hotels. It covers notice periods, job security thresholds, and the evidence needed to prove a valid reason.

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  8 November 202613 min read

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  Annual leave in a hotel: who sets the dates, the leave plan and the record

  The employer sets annual leave dates after consulting the leave board or worker representative. Learn the rules for splitting leave, collective leave windows, and required records under Turkish law.

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  8 November 202611 min read

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  When a hotel closes for the winter: unpaid leave, short-time work and the alternatives

  Unpaid leave in Türkiye requires written worker agreement, not employer decree. This guide explains the legal routes for hotel winter closures, including short-time work rules and SGK reporting.

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  8 November 202613 min read