Rapor Tarihi: 13.04.2026 03:01
| Course Title | Code | Language | Type | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Law and Social Security | GMS212 | Turkish | Compulsory | 4. Semester | 3 + 0 | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Prerequisite Courses | |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Mode of delivery | The course is delivered primarily through theoretical instruction. Topics are addressed systematically within the framework of relevant legislation and leading doctrinal approaches, with an emphasis on conceptual clarity and legal analysis. Where appropriate, brief references to case law and illustrative examples are included to support the application of theoretical knowledge. |
| Course Coordinator | Öğr. Gör. Hasan BOZDAŞ |
| Instructor(s) | Öğr. Gör. Hasan BOZDAŞ (Bahar) |
| Goals | The aim of this course is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the legal framework of labor relations and the fundamental principles of the social security system. It seeks to equip students with knowledge of employment relationships, employment contracts, working conditions, trade unions, and collective bargaining law. Furthermore, the course aims to develop students’ ability to analyze fundamental disputes in labor and social security law and to propose legally sound solutions. |
| Course Content | This course examines the emergence and historical development of labor law, followed by an analysis of the history, institutionalization, fundamental principles, and sources of Turkish labor law. It further explores the structure and organization of working life and introduces the fundamental concepts of individual labor law. The scope of application of labor law, as well as the elements, types, and formation of employment contracts, are analyzed in detail. The course also addresses the obligations of employees and employers, along with the termination of employment contracts. Additionally, the regulation of working and rest periods is examined. In the later stages, the course covers trade unions and collective bargaining law. Finally, it evaluates social security policies, their reflections in Turkish law, and the functioning of the social insurance system. |
| # | Öğrenme Kazanımı |
| 1 | Explain the emergence, historical development, and institutionalization of Turkish labor law. |
| 2 | Analyze the fundamental principles and sources of labor law in a systematic manner. |
| 3 | Evaluate the structure and organization of working life from a legal perspective. |
| 4 | Explain the fundamental concepts of individual labor law and the scope of application of labor law. |
| 5 | Assess the elements, types, and formation requirements of employment contracts. |
| 6 | Distinguish and interpret the obligations of employees and employers arising from employment contracts. |
| 7 | Analyze the termination of employment contracts and their legal consequences. |
| 8 | Explain and apply regulations concerning working and rest periods. |
| 9 | Explain the structure and functioning of trade unions and collective bargaining law. |
| 10 | Evaluate social security policies and their reflections in Turkish law. |
| 11 | Explain the structure and functioning of social insurance within the Turkish social security system. |
| 12 | Analyze fundamental disputes in labor and social security law and propose legally grounded solutions. |
| Week | Topics/Applications | Method |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | The Emergence and Development of Labor Law | Lecture |
| 2. Week | The History and Institutionalization of Turkish Labor Law | Lecture |
| 3. Week | The Principles and Sources of Turkish Labour Law | Lecture |
| 4. Week | Working Life and the Organization of Work | Lecture |
| 5. Week | Fundamental Concepts of Individual Labor Law | Lecture |
| 6. Week | The Scope of Labour Law | Lecture |
| 7. Week | Elements and Types of the Employment Contract | Lecture |
| 8. Week | Formation of the Employment Contract: Capacity, Prohibitions, Limitations, and Obligations | Lecture |
| 9. Week | Obligations of the Employee and the Employer in the Employment Contract | Lecture |
| 10. Week | Termination of the Employment Contract | Lecture |
| 11. Week | Regulation of Work: Working and Rest Periods | Lecture |
| 12. Week | Trade Unions and Collective Bargaining Law | Lecture |
| 13. Week | The Concept of Social Security and Its Reflections in Turkish Law | Lecture |
| 14. Week | Social Insurance and Its Implementation in the Turkish Social Security System | Lecture |
| Program Requirements | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | DK6 | DK7 | DK8 | DK9 | DK10 | DK11 | DK12 |
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