HR and payroll guides

Guides that walk through employment law changes, payroll calculations and HR processes step by step. Each guide links to the Teamso package that handles it.

Guides

Annual Leave in Turkey: 14, 20 or 26 Days ExplainedAnnual leave in Turkey is 14, 20 or 26 days by service, at least 20 for staff 18 or under and 50 or over. Splitting, payout on exit and 2026-2027 status.Read the guide
E-payslips in Turkey: digital payslip delivery guideE-payslips in Turkey: legal validity, e-signature and KEP options, portal approval, KVKK data protection, retention and a transition checklist for employers.Read the guide
Employee benefits in Turkey: meals, transport, health, taxEmployee benefits in Turkey: tax and SGK treatment of meal cards, transport, private health insurance and pensions, plus a raise vs benefits cost comparison.Read the guide
Employee engagement in Turkey: surveys, eNPS and actionsHow to measure and improve employee engagement in Turkey: survey design, a worked eNPS calculation, reading results and building an action plan for HR teams.Read the guide
Employee handbook in Turkey: how to write oneHow to write an employee handbook in Turkey: essential sections, leave and working time rules, KVKK, acknowledgement and updates, with a practical checklist.Read the guide
Employee Onboarding Process: Step-by-Step HR GuideHow to build an effective employee onboarding process: pre-boarding, first day, first week and a 90-day plan, plus a checklist and common mistakes to avoid.Read the guide
Employee termination in Turkey: notice, severance, exitEmployee termination in Turkey: termination types, notice periods, severance and notice pay examples, the SGK exit notice and exit code, plus a checklist.Read the guide
EU Pay Transparency Directive: 2027 Guide for EmployersEU Pay Transparency Directive explained: 2027 reporting deadlines, the 5% rule, transposition status by country and a practical preparation checklist for HR.Read the guide
Hiring interns in Turkey: pay, SGK and state supportHiring interns in Turkey: mandatory vs voluntary interns, pay rules, who files the SGK notification, how the state contribution works, plus a checklist.Read the guide
Hiring paperwork in Turkey: documents before day oneHiring paperwork in Turkey: documents to collect, the employment contract, probation, the SGK start notice, KVKK steps and a checklist for HR and payroll.Read the guide
How to choose HR software in Turkey: selection guideHow to choose HR software in Turkey: a neutral guide to compliance, KVKK data protection, integration, total cost and a sample weighted scoring table.Read the guide
How to prepare a timesheet in Turkey: overtime and leaveHow to prepare a monthly timesheet (puantaj) in Turkey: day codes, unpaid leave deductions, overtime pay, leave and a worked example with a checklist.Read the guide
Interview questions in Turkey: competency-based guideCompetency-based interview questions, the STAR technique, a weighted scorecard example and topics you must not ask about in Turkey, such as marital status.Read the guide
KVKK compliance in Turkey: HR guide to employee dataHow employers in Turkey comply with KVKK in HR: legal grounds for employee data, privacy notices, explicit consent, retention, VERBİS and a checklist.Read the guide
Maternity leave in Turkey: employer guideMaternity leave in Turkey for employers: 24 weeks of leave, nursing leave, half-time work and part-time rights, with a leave date example and a checklist.Read the guide
Minimum wage employer cost in Turkey 2026: SGK and taxMinimum wage employer cost in Turkey for 2026: SGK contributions, Treasury discount, tax exemption and annual cost per employee, with worked examples.Read the guide
MUHSGK declaration in Turkey: step-by-step guideHow to file the MUHSGK declaration in Turkey: the deadline on the 26th, e-Beyanname steps, accruals and a worked payroll example for employers and HR teams.Read the guide
New year payroll checklist in Turkey: January changesNew year payroll checklist for Turkey: update the minimum wage, SGK floor and ceiling, tax brackets, exemptions and severance cap before January payroll.Read the guide
Occupational safety in Turkey: employer OHS checklistOccupational health and safety in Turkey for employers: hazard classes, risk assessment, safety experts, training hours, health checks and accident reporting.Read the guide
Overtime in Turkey: Rules and Pay Guide for EmployersOvertime in Turkey explained: 45-hour week, 150% pay, 270-hour annual cap and written consent. Includes a worked pay example and a compliance checklist.Read the guide
Part-time employment in Turkey: employer guidePart-time employment in Turkey: contract rules, SGK premium days (hours / 7.5), hourly minimum wage, leave and severance rights, payroll example and checklist.Read the guide
Payroll calculation in Turkey: gross to net guideHow to calculate payroll in Turkey for 2026: gross to net steps, SGK contributions, cumulative income tax, minimum wage exemption and worked salary examples.Read the guide
Payroll software in Turkey: selection guide for employersChoosing payroll software in Turkey: neutral criteria, 2026 gross to net test cases, SGK and MUHSGK checks, integration and a sample weighted scoring table.Read the guide
Performance review methods in Turkey: OKR, KPI and 360Performance review methods compared: OKR, KPI, 360-degree feedback, competency reviews and forced distribution, with scoring examples for employers in Turkey.Read the guide
Public holiday pay in Turkey: employer guideHow public holiday pay works in Turkey: the additional daily wage, a worked payroll example, overtime overlap, consent rules and an employer checklist.Read the guide
Recruitment process in Turkey: from job posting to offerHow hiring works in Turkey step by step: job posting, screening, interviews, offer cost with a worked example, legal checkpoints and a recruitment checklist.Read the guide
Remote work in Turkey: employer guide to contractsRemote and hybrid work in Turkey: written contract rules, home office expenses, working time tracking, KVKK and safety duties, plus an employer checklist.Read the guide
Salary bands in Turkey: how to build a pay scaleHow to build salary bands for employees in Turkey: minimum, midpoint and maximum, range spread, compa-ratio, minimum wage check and a Python worked example.Read the guide
Salary increase policy in Turkey: raises and inflationSalary increase policy in Turkey: setting a raise budget, inflation vs merit raises, mid-year raises, gross-to-net impact with a worked example and a checklist.Read the guide
Shift scheduling in Turkey: night work and rest rulesShift scheduling in Turkey: 45-hour week, 7.5-hour night work limit, breaks, 24-hour weekly rest, a sample three-shift roster and a checklist for employers.Read the guide
Social security incentives in Turkey: SGK employer guideSGK incentives in Turkey explained: the Treasury discount (5 points in manufacturing, 2 elsewhere), hiring incentives, eligibility, claim steps and a checklist.Read the guide
Time and attendance systems in Turkey: PDKS setup guideHow to set up a time and attendance system (PDKS) in Turkey: method choice, shift rules, KVKK and the biometric ban, a worked example and a checklist.Read the guide
Turkey income tax brackets 2026 and payroll impactTurkey income tax brackets 2026 for wages: 15% to 40% rates, cumulative tax base, minimum wage exemption and how bracket changes affect monthly net pay.Read the guide
Turkey Minimum Wage 2027: Per Month, Gross and NetTurkey minimum wage 2027 per month: not announced yet, usually set in December and effective January 1. 2026 gross and net pay, employer cost and SGK rates.Read the guide
Unpaid and sick leave payroll in Turkey: missing daysHow unpaid and sick leave affect payroll in Turkey: daily rate, prorated SGK floor, tax exemption and net pay in a month with missing days, with an example.Read the guide
Wage garnishment in Turkey: order, rate and alimonyHow wage garnishment works in Turkey: a quarter of net pay, the order of multiple garnishments, alimony priority and employer steps, with a worked example.Read the guide
Work permits in Turkey: employer guide to hiring foreignersHow employers in Turkey apply for work permits via e-İzin: documents, employment criteria, SGK registration, payroll for foreign staff and a checklist.Read the guide
Year-End Performance Review: 2026 Guide for HRHow to run a year-end performance review: goal and competency criteria, 360-degree feedback, calibration, bias checks and linking results to pay, step by step.Read the guide

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