Information Package

Program of International Finance and Banking

TBS401

LABOUR AND SOCIAL SECURITY LAW

Course Code
TBS401
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Define the subject of labor law and analyze its scope and content.
  2. Compare different employment relationships and legal regulations to determine the scope of labor law.
  3. Explain how employment contracts are prepared and what elements they contain.
  4. Examine the provisions and consequences of employment contracts, evaluating their impact on both employees and employers.
  5. Analyze the causes and effects of employment contract termination.
  6. Learn about working hours, evaluating different working hours and their effects on occupational health.
  7. Address occupational health and safety, explaining related legal regulations and safety measures.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThis course introduces the fundamental principles of labor and social security law, equipping students for their professional careers. The course covers key concepts, including the roles of workers and employers, employment contracts, job organization, wages, the right to unionize, and relevant legislative provisions. Additionally, this course explores social risks, social insurance, the concept of insured individuals, premiums and their documentation, and the types and functions of the Turkish social security system.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week The scope and characteristics of labor law, sources of labor law, and fundamental concepts of labor law
2nd Week The scope of the Labor Code
3rd Week Employment contract
4th Week The establishment of employment contracts
5th Week Obligations of the employee
6th Week Obligations of the employer
7th Week Obligations of the employer
8th Week Midterm exam
9th Week Occupational health and safety
10th Week Cases terminating employment contracts
11th Week Cases terminating employment contracts
12th Week Severance pay
13th Week Working hours
14th Week General review
Recommended or Required ReadingSüzek, S. (2024). İş hukuku. İstanbul: Beta Yayınları.

Mollamahmutoğlu, H., Astarlı, M., & Baysal, U. (2024). İş hukuku. Ankara: Lykeion Yayınları.

Çelik, N., Caniklioğlu, N., Canbolat, T., & Özkaraca, E. (2024). İş hukuku dersleri. İstanbul: Beta Yayınları.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Case Study
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 3 42
Preparation for Final exam 1 40 40
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 20 20
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Total Work Load146
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.86
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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