Constitutional Framework Against Forced Labour
Article 18 of the Constitution of the Republic of Türkiye prohibits forced labour and compulsory unpaid labour, while also defining statutory exceptions. This national safeguard provides the legal framework for protecting free consent in employment.
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Türkiye — Article 18 (Turkish)
Protection of Children and Young Workers
Article 71 of Labour Law No. 4857 restricts the employment of children and young workers according to age, the nature of the work and school attendance. It addresses protection of health, safety and development, and the compatibility of working hours with education.
Source: Labour Law No. 4857 — Article 71 (Turkish)
Ethics and Legal Compliance in Human Resources
Our university’s Human Resources Policy, dated 24 October 2024, sets out ethical conduct and legal compliance principles for human resources management. It is an institutional statement of principles complementing the national protections described here.
Source: Human Resources Policy — ethics and legal compliance (Turkish)