Significant amendments have been introduced to Article 55 of the Turkish Code of Obligations No. 6098 through Law No. 7589 on Amendments to Certain Laws for the Effective and Efficient Functioning of the Judiciary, which was published in the Official Gazette dated July 31, 2026 and numbered 33326 and entered into force on the same date.

The amendment primarily revises the interest regime applicable to pecuniary compensation arising from the reduction or loss of earning capacity and compensation for loss of support. In addition, the method for offsetting payments made before the filing of a lawsuit or prior to the commencement of the investigation phase has, for the first time, been expressly regulated at the statutory level.

According to the Circular dated July 3, 2026 and numbered 27998389-010.06.02-4870801 published by the Ministry of Treasury and Finance with the subject ‘Financial and Social Rights', the coefficients used to calculate the wage of a public officers have been revised effective July 1, 2026.

Income Tax Exempted Severance Pay

Under Article 1 of the provisional provisions of Law No. 7578 on Amendments to the Social Services Law and Certain Other Laws, it is stipulated that employees whose 24-week maternity period has not been completed as of April 1, 2026 may be granted up to 8 weeks of additional maternity leave, provided certain conditions are met.

With the Law on Amendments to the Social Services Law and Certain Other Laws ("Law"), published in the Official Gazette dated May 1, 2026 and numbered 33240, various amendments have been made to certain laws.

In summary, the Law introduces amendments in many areas, primarily working life.