Corona virus in Turkey has seen many businesses were closed in March along with the measures. With the decision taken on April 17, dismissal was banned and the option of short-time work allowance was introduced. The prohibition of layoffs, announced for 3 months, would end on the 17th of July. Here are the latest developments regarding the ban on layoffs …
Has the prohibition of layoffs been extended?
President Erdoğan said, “We are extending the period of benefiting from the Short-Term Work Allowance for 1 more month. In connection with this, cash payment support will continue for another month. In connection with this, the termination of work termination and therefore cash wage support will continue for another month. ” he spoke.
When will the prohibition of dismissal end?
On April 17, firms were banned from firing for 3 months in order to minimize the negative impact of employees in the Corona virus outbreak. The ban would normally last until July 17. With the one-month extension, the ban was extended until August 17.