Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
1HUK 535Remote Working in Turkish Labor Law and Comparative Law3+0+03827.10.2025
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Master's Degree
Department / Program LLM Program in Private Law (Thesis) (Turkish)
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course - Giving general information about the effects of Industry 4.0 and digitalization on labor law
Course Content In this course, the provisions to be applied to teleworking methods and telework-based employment contracts and the existing and potential legal questions and problems regarding the work carried out with this method will be examined by comparing the Turkish Labor Law with the Directives and ILO Conventions applied in the European Union countries.
Course Methods and Techniques This course is conducted through an interactive teaching approach that combines theoretical and practical perspectives. The concepts of digitalization, Industry 4.0, and remote work are examined from both national and international legal viewpoints. The course employs the following methods:

Comparative legal analysis,

Examination of ILO and EU regulations,

Case studies and judicial decision analysis,

In-class discussions and group work,

Student presentations and research papers.
Through these methods, students are expected to develop the ability to understand, evaluate, and propose legal solutions to issues arising from evolving work models in the context of digital transformation.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Prof.Dr. Yeliz Bozkurt Gümrükçüoğu yeliz.gumrukcuoglu@ihu.edu.tr
Assistants Research Assist. Abdülmecit Güldağı abdulmecitguldagi@ihu.edu.tr
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
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Course Notes Lecture notes are shared with students through the Canvas system.

Course Category
Mathematics and Basic Sciences %0
Engineering %0
Engineering Design %0
Social Sciences %100
Education %0
Science %0
Health %0
Field %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Assignment 2 % 50
Attendance 1 % 10
Final examination 1 % 40
Total
4
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 3 42
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 15 2 30
Assignments 2 50 100
Presentation 1 28 28
Final examination 1 40 40
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 8 240

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 History of the concept of remote working development and basic principles Types of work performed outside the employer's workplace and their historical development -Reviewing Canvas Documents and preparing for Course Resources Dulay, Dilek, Türk İş Hukukunda Evde Çalışma, Ankara 2016. İnciroğlu, Lütfi, Çalışma Hayatında Esnek Çalışma Uygulamaları, İstanbul 2013. Eyrenci, Öner/Bakırcı, Kadriye, Dünyada ve Türkiye’de Evde Çalışma ve Eve İş Verme, İstanbul Ticaret Odası, Yayın No: 32-2000, İstanbul, 2000. Kandemir, Murat, İş Hukuku ve Sosyal Güvenlik Hukuku Açısından Tele Çalışma, İstanbul 2011.
2 Remote Working Methods Advantages and Disadvantages Economic and social impacts Reviewing Canvas Documents and preparing for Course Resources Dulay, Dilek, Türk İş Hukukunda Evde Çalışma, Ankara 2016. İnciroğlu, Lütfi, Çalışma Hayatında Esnek Çalışma Uygulamaları, İstanbul 2013. Eyrenci, Öner/Bakırcı, Kadriye, Dünyada ve Türkiye’de Evde Çalışma ve Eve İş Verme, İstanbul Ticaret Odası, Yayın No: 32-2000, İstanbul, 2000. Kandemir, Murat, İş Hukuku ve Sosyal Güvenlik Hukuku Açısından Tele Çalışma, İstanbul 2011.
3 -Regarding Remote Working National Legislation Determination of the provisions to be applied within the framework of the provisions of the Labor Law and the Turkish Code of Obligations Reviewing Canvas Documents and preparing for Course Resources Relevant Legislative Provisions
4 Working at Home The concept of home working, its types, its distinction from similar relationships, Provisions of the Turkish Code of Obligations on domestic service contracts Reviewing Canvas Documents and preparing for Course Resources Kandemir, Murat, Evde Çalışma ve 6098 Sayılı Türk Borçlar Kanunu’nun Evde Hizmet Sözleşmesine İlişkin Hükümleri, İÜHFM, C. 72, S. 2, 2014. Karaca, Aybüke, Türk Borçlar Kanununda Evde Hizmet Sözleşmesi, Erzincan Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi, C. 5, S. 2, 2014, 371-402. Dulay, Dilek, Türk İş Hukukunda Evde Çalışma, Ankara 2016. Günay, Arkın, Türk Hukukunda ve Karşılaştırmalı Hukukta Evde Çalışma, İstanbul, 2018.
5 ILO Regulations on Home Work The Effect of ILO Conventions on Domestic Law; Evaluation of Convention No. 177 Reviewing Canvas Documents and preparing for Course Resources Convention No. 177 Recommendation 184 and other ILO Regulations
6 The Concept and Types of Telework Telework at Home, Telecenter, Telework in Satellite or Neighboring Offices, Rotational Telework, Online-Offline Telework Reviewing Canvas Documents and preparing for Course Resources -Kandemir, Murat, İş Hukuku ve Sosyal Güvenlik Hukuku Açısından Tele Çalışma, İstanbul 2011. Alp, Mustafa, Tele Çalışma (Uzaktan Çalışma), Prof.Dr. Sarper Süzek’ e Armağan, İstanbul, 2011, 795-851. Ergüneş Emrağ, Seda, 4857 Sayılı İş Kanununun Değişik 14. Maddesi Işığında Tele Çalışma, Legal İSGHD, C. 13, S. 51, 2016, 1413-1444.
7 European Union Regulations on Teleworking European Framework Agreement on Telework Canvas Documents and Course Resources Framework agreement on telework https://www.etuc.org/en/framework-agreement-telework
8 Comparison of Remote Working Types Identifying the Similarities and Differences Between Home Working and Teleworking Reviewing Canvas Documents and preparing for Course Resources Legislation and resources used in previous courses
9 General review Determination and distribution of homework topics Reviewing Canvas Documents and preparing for Course Resources Classroom Discussion and Evaluation, Source Research
10 Remote from the Classical Way of Working Transition to Work In the Employment Contract Fundamental Changes Reviewing Canvas Documents and preparing for Course Resources Şen, Murat, İş Hukukunda Çalışma Koşularında Değişiklik, Ankara 2005. Alp, Mustafa, Tele Çalışma (Uzaktan Çalışma), Prof.Dr. Sarper Süzek’ e Armağan, İstanbul, 2011, 795-851.
11 Obligations of the Employer: Regarding Remote Working Cases Evaluation of Employer Obligations as an Employer Reviewing Canvas Documents and preparing for Course Resources -Dulay, Dilek, Türk İş Hukukunda Evde Çalışma, Ankara 2016. Günay, Arkın, Türk Hukukunda ve Karşılaştırmalı Hukukta Evde Çalışma, İstanbul, 2018. Kandemir, Murat, İş Hukuku ve Sosyal Güvenlik Hukuku Açısından Tele Çalışma, İstanbul 2011.
12 Obligations of the Employee : Evaluation of Employee Obligations Regarding Remote Working Cases Reviewing Canvas Documents and preparing for Course Resources Dulay, Dilek, Türk İş Hukukunda Evde Çalışma, Ankara 2016. Günay, Arkın, Türk Hukukunda ve Karşılaştırmalı Hukukta Evde Çalışma, İstanbul, 2018. Kandemir, Murat, İş Hukuku ve Sosyal Güvenlik Hukuku Açısından Tele Çalışma, İstanbul 2011.
13 Regulation of Work : Working and Rest Periods Reviewing Canvas Documents and preparing for Course Resources Dulay, Dilek, Türk İş Hukukunda Evde Çalışma, Ankara 2016. Günay, Arkın, Türk Hukukunda ve Karşılaştırmalı Hukukta Evde Çalışma, İstanbul, 2018. Kandemir, Murat, İş Hukuku ve Sosyal Güvenlik Hukuku Açısından Tele Çalışma, İstanbul 2011.
14 Assignment presentations and evaluation Written Assignment submission, presentation and discussion in class - -

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12 P13
All 4 4 5 5 5 4 4 4 4 5 4 4 4
C1 2 3 4 4 4 3 3 3 4 4 3 3 4
C2 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
C3 3 4 4 3 4 3 4 3 3 4 4 3 4
C4 4 5 4 5 5 4 5 5 4 5 4 4 4
C5 5 5 5 5 5 5 4 5 4 5 4 5 5
C6 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 4 5 5
C7 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 4 4 5 4 5 5
C8 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant