Employers in Turkey have specific duties in relation to employees who work remotely and there are rules governing whether accidents that occur during remote working are considered occupational accidents.
Remote working in Turkey is regulated by the Labour Law and Remote Working Regulation.
Under these regulations, employers must execute a written agreement with employees who will work remotely partially or completely. The agreement may be executed by drafting an employment agreement containing the relevant provisions for new employees, or an additional protocol for existing employees. The agreement must cover the elements set out below.
1. The definition of the work, method for performance of the work, duration and location of the work, provisions on salary and payment of salary, work equipment and tools provided by the employer and liabilities regarding protection thereof, communication with the employee by the employer, and provisions related to general and special working conditions.
2. The fact that the materials and work equipment required for the production of goods and services will be provided by the employer (however, employer and employee may agree otherwise.
3. If the work equipment will be provided by the employer, the agreement should include a list of the work equipment stating prices at the date of delivery to the employee (a copy signed by the employee must be kept in the employee's personnel file).
4. The time period for...
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