Gardiyanoğlu: Protocols authorizing foreign worker recruitment canceled
Minister of Labor and Social Security Cancels Protocols for Bringing Foreign Workers
Minister of Labor and Social Security Sadık Gardiyanoğlu recently made a significant announcement regarding the bringing of foreign workers to the country. While participating in the ‘Saat’ program at BRT ’18, Minister Gardiyanoğlu revealed that he has canceled the protocols authorizing the bringing of foreign workers due to the negative opinion from the Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office.
According to Minister Gardiyanoğlu, these protocols, which have been in place since 2019, have been deemed incompatible with the labor law by the Prosecutor’s Office. As a result, the Ministry has made an administrative decision to cancel these protocols, affecting approximately 22 thousand workplaces and 153 thousand employees in the country.
During his statement, Minister Gardiyanoğlu emphasized the importance of compliance with the law and stated that any misuse or deliberate benefit from these protocols will be thoroughly investigated by the Financial and Judicial Police. He also mentioned that measures are being taken to ensure a smooth transition after the cancellation of the protocols, including changes in applications, portals, software, guarantees, and calculations, which are expected to be completed within 15-20 days.
Furthermore, Minister Gardiyanoğlu addressed concerns about potential extortion of money from foreign workers coming to the country and encouraged them to easily file complaints with the Financial Police if needed. He also expressed his commitment to working with relevant parties and lawyers to address any issues and make business life easier and safer for everyone involved.
Overall, the cancellation of these protocols marks a significant development in regulating the employment of foreign workers in the country and ensuring compliance with labor laws. Minister Gardiyanoğlu’s efforts towards transparency and accountability in this matter are commendable, and it will be interesting to see how these changes will impact the workforce and the working life of the country in the future.
