Civil servant parents will be able to work part-time until their children start primary school. The government is preparing a new regulation under the “Family Year” to implement this right stated in the law. The final version of the draft will be provided by the Ministry of Family and Social Services. News by Sibel Can…

Civil servants will have the right to work part-time for childcare. After childbirth or adoption, a parent can work part-time.

THE SALARY OF THOSE WHO WANT TO WORK PART-TIME WILL ALSO BE HALVED

Spouses cannot benefit from this practice at the same time. This right can last until the child starts primary school. The salary of the entitled person who wants to work part-time will also be halved.

PART-TIME WORK HAS NOT BEEN IMPLEMENTED FOR 8 YEARS The part-time working right added to the Civil Servants Law in 2016 has not been implemented for 8 years.

According to the information obtained; as part of the “Family Year,” the government is working on a regulation to implement this decision.

THERE IS NO MATERNITY LEAVE FOR PART-TIME WORKING MOTHERS

According to the draft, those who want to work part-time must submit a written request to the institution at least 1 month in advance. Part-time working mothers will not be granted maternity leave additionally.

MOTHER OR FATHER CAN WORK 20 HOURS INSTEAD OF 40 HOURS A WEEK

While the normal weekly working hours are 40 hours, a part-time working civil servant will need to complete 20 hours.

On certain days of the week, full-day work can be done for a maximum of 3 days. Another option is to work for at least 3 hours a day for 5 days a week.

THE MINISTRY WILL PROVIDE THE FINAL VERSION

The authorized officer may change the working hours in January and July. The same conditions will apply for adoptive parents. This right can be used separately for each child. The draft of the regulation is open to consultation. The Ministry of Family and Social Services will provide the final version for the implementation.