written by Today we are sharing our latest Smart Update covering the most recent developments regarding sick leave regulations and legislative changes in the field of employment.
The form used by employers to claim and recover sick leave benefits has been updated
By Order published in the Official Gazette No. 606 of 24 July 2026 the form used by employers to claim and recover sick leave benefits has been updated. Specifically, new sections have been introduced in order to separately reflect the allowances related to sick leave for ordinary illness or non-occupational accidents, calculated by applying percentages of 55%, 65% or 75%, depending on the period for which the medical leave certificate is issued, as well as the allowances resulting from recalculation, in cases where the period of temporary incapacity for work is extended into the following month and results in classification under a different allowance percentage.
The procedures governing the employment retention bonus for young NEETs have been updated
By Government Decision No. 570/2026, published in Official Gazette No. 614 of 28 July 2026, the procedures governing the employment retention bonus for young NEETs, the documentation required for granting subsidies to eligible employers and the annexes used in dealings with employment agencies have been updated.
In addition, the period during which beneficiaries may retain their entitlement to the employment retention bonus when changing employers has been reduced from 90 days to 60 days from the termination of their employment relationship.
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