Written by Bener Law Office
How is whistleblowing regulated in Turkey, and how are those who report on institutional failings perceived?
Although there is no official translation for ‘whistleblowing’, this term has been generally translated into Turkish as ‘bilgi uçurma’, which means the conveyance of information. However, as will be discussed later, this term can be understood by Turkish society as ‘spying’ or ‘snitching’.
In recent years, with the effect of technological developments, accessibility in social media and international developments in terms of whistleblowing (e.g. the EU Whistlebower Directive and the Heinisch/Germany decision), this term has entered the Turkish agenda and especially Turkish Labour Law.
The legal framework
Turkey has not yet enacted any specific whistleblowing regulation; however, we find it important to mention the (limited) legal regulations that include the concept of whistleblowing.
ILO – Termination of Employment Convention, 1982 (No. 158)
Article 5/c of this Convention, which was enacted by Turkey in 1994, states that the filing of a complaint or the participation in proceedings against an employer involving alleged violation of laws or regulations or recourse to competent administrative authorities shall not constitute valid reasons for termination.
Occupational Health and Safety Law (No.6331)
Under this law, in the event of non-compliance with the employer’s safety measures, occupational health and safety specialists must notify...
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