At a glance
- Companies with 25 or more employees must establish clear penalty guidelines.
- Penalties include wage deductions for lateness of over 60 minutes without a valid excuse.
- The new rules also implement a wide range of penalties for different types of infractions, especially lateness, unauthorised absences, and general workplace conduct.
- The decision will be effective the day after it is published in the Official Gazette.
The Ministry of Labour has issued a recent decision which requires companies with 25 or more employees to establish clear penalty guidelines and ensure workers are aware of these rules. The decision outlines a total of 51 specific violations related to employment practices and the corresponding penalties for these violations. For example, under the new regulations, employees who are more than 60 minutes late to work without a valid excuse can face wage deductions of up to two days.
The new rules also implement a wide range of penalties for different types of infractions, especially lateness, unauthorised absences, and general workplace conduct. The decision will come into force the next day after its publication date in the Official Gazette. Notably, this decision allows employers to introduce additional violations and penalties tailored to their specific work environment, provided these are approved by the Ministry of Labour.
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