Social Security Institution News
The Social Security Institution is a Turkish government agency responsible for managing social security and pension systems.
Turkey's SGK Receives 131 Billion Lira Debt Applications
Turkey's Minister of Labor and Social Security Vedat Işıkhan urged employers and insured individuals to utilize the advantageous debt restructuring and installment options offered by the Social Security Institution (SGK). Applications totaling 131 billion lira have been submitted.
Turkish Workers Can Claim Severance Pay Before Retirement Age
Turkish employees can claim severance pay before reaching retirement age if they meet specific conditions, even if they resign voluntarily. These conditions often relate to their insurance start date and contribution days, requiring a document from the Social Security Institution (SGK).
Turkey's Court Rules on Delayed Pension Interest
Turkey's Court of Cassation has ruled that interest will be applied to delayed pension payments. The court specified that interest should be calculated from the end of the three-month legal period granted to the Social Security Institution (SGK), not from the date the retiree became eligible.
The Social Security Institution is a Turkish government agency responsible for managing social security and pension systems.