Turkish Parliament Approves Major New Law Package
🇹🇷⚖ Turkish Parliament Approves Major New Law Package
The Turkish Parliament has passed a wide-ranging legislative package introducing new rules on family rights, child protection, digital platforms, and public safety.
👨👩👧👦 Paternity leave extended to all employees
Previously, 10 days of paternity leave were available only to public sector workers. Under the new law, this right is now extended to all male employees in the private sector as well.
👩✈️ Longer maternity leave for female security personnel
For women serving in the army, gendarmerie, and coast guard, paid postnatal leave has been increased from 8 to 16 weeks.
Total maternity leave now reaches up to 24 weeks.
🚫 Lifetime restrictions for serious offenders
Individuals convicted of sexual crimes, human trafficking, drug-related offences, or murder will be permanently banned from working in institutions involving children or operating related businesses.
This measure is aimed at strengthening child safety and preventing repeat risks in sensitive environments.
🎮 Stronger control over gaming platforms
Games without age ratings will be automatically considered adult content. Platforms will be required to remove content that does not comply with classification rules.
📱 New restrictions for minors on social media
Users under 15 will face access restrictions on social media platforms. For older minors, special protected modes will apply, including:
- Screen time limits
- Parental control features
- Spending and usage monitoring tools
⚠ Heavy penalties for violations
Companies that fail to comply may face fines of up to 3% of global turnover. In repeated cases, additional measures such as access speed restrictions may be imposed.
Authorities say the package is designed to strengthen social protection, improve child safety, and increase accountability across digital and public sectors.
