New Era for Minimum Wage

Turkey is on the verge of introducing a new minimum wage model, where different sectors and regions will have distinct minimum wages. Currently, the same minimum wage applies to all sectors and regions, but this new regulation aims to change that.The new minimum wage model will take into account the economic structures of different sectors and the economic disparities between regions. It also aims to prevent workers from losing their rights and ensure sustainable production for employers.This new regulation, which affects millions of workers in Turkey, will be shaped by the opinions of social parties. The final decision is expected after the initial studies and evaluations by the Ministry of Labor and Social Security and related institutions.This change in the minimum wage structure in our country is similar to practices in many other countries. The US, Canada, Japan, China, and India are among the countries with similar regional or sectoral minimum wage applications.The goal of these regulations is to create a more equitable wage system, taking into account regional and sectoral differences.