Turkey chapter of “Guide to Workplace Investigations” written by Elvan Aziz, Gülce Saydam Pehlivan, Emre Kotil and Osman Pepeoğlu is published on International Employment Lawyer.
What legislation, guidance and/or policies govern a workplace investigation?
There is no specific legislation governing workplace investigations in Turkish law. However, there are general principles stemming from Labour Law No. 4857 as well as good practice principles. Data protection laws also occasionally intertwine with these. The internal codes and policies of the company should also be followed throughout the process.
How is a workplace investigation usually commenced?
The need to initiate an internal investigation may arise from the receipt of information from various sources. Reporting is one of the most common sources and can be in different forms. In Turkey, while conventional methods such as reporting to a direct supervisor, human resources or executives is quite common, whistleblowers also use reporting mechanisms such as web-based forms, telephone hotlines or e-mail, if such mechanisms exist. It is critical to obtain as much information as possible from the complainants at this initial contact, to make a sound decision on whether or not to commence an investigation. There is no requirement to decide to start an investigation and it can be commenced through a corporate resolution (eg, ethics committee resolution or board resolution) of a decision-making body or a decision of the body or person who has such authority under the company policies. The investigation team who will conduct the process may also be approved by the company’s decision-making body. It is also advisable to have a preliminary inquiry for the complaints, before commencing a fully-fledged investigation.
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