Information Package / Course Catalogue
Labor and Social Security Law
Course Code: ÇEKO318
Course Type: Non Departmental Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

The aim of the Labor and Social Security Law course is to teach students from different academic backgrounds the fundamental concepts of labor law and social security law, to convey the legal dimension of employer-employee relations and the functioning of social security systems, and to equip them with the ability to critically evaluate legal regulations in this field within the framework of ethics and social justice

Course Content

This course covers fundamental topics such as the definition and scope of labor law, rights and obligations in employer-employee relations, types of employment contracts and termination processes, working hours, and wage entitlements. It also addresses key concepts of social security, types of insurance, social assistance, social services, and the financing of the social security system. Current practices and developments in labor and social security law at both national and international levels are examined.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Hatice EROL
Learning Outcomes
1.Learns the fundamental concepts, historical development, and scope of labour and social security law.
2.Analyzes the fundamental rights and obligations in employer-employee relationships and the types of employment contracts.
3.Evaluates the fundamental components of the social security system and the types of insurance.
4.Critically analyzes labour and social security law regulations from the perspective of ethics, social justice, and equality.
5.Follows current developments in national and international labour and social security law and makes comparative evaluations.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Alper, Y., & Kılkış, İ. (2024). Labour and Social Security Law (7th ed.). Dora Publishing.
2.Şakar, M. (2024). Labour Law and Social Security Law (15th ed.). Beta Publishing.
3.Çelik, A. H., & Bingöl, O. (2019). Labour and Social Security Law (15th ed.). Ekin Publishing.
4.Ören, K. (2019). Labour and Social Security Law (3rd ed.). Nobel Publishing.
5.Erdoğan, G. (2017). Labour and Social Security Law (11th ed.). Detay Publishing.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Definition, Scope, and Importance of Labour Law and Social Security Law
Week 2 - Theoretical
Employment Contract: Definition, Elements, and Types
Week 3 - Theoretical
Formation of the Employment Contract and Obligations of the Parties
Week 4 - Theoretical
Working Hours and Wage Rights
Week 5 - Theoretical
Termination of the Employment Contract and Types of Dismissal
Week 6 - Theoretical
Severance Pay, Notice Pay, and Right to Annual Leave
Week 7 - Theoretical
Rights and Obligations of Employees and Employers
Week 8 - Theoretical
Fundamental Concepts and Historical Development of Social Security
Week 9 - Theoretical
Social Security Institutions and Their Operation
Week 10 - Theoretical
Short-Term Insurance Branches: Work Accident, Occupational Disease, Sickness, and Maternity
Week 11 - Theoretical
Long-Term Insurance Branches: Disability, Old Age, and Survivors’ Insurance
Week 12 - Theoretical
Unemployment Insurance and General Health Insurance
Week 13 - Theoretical
Social Assistance and Social Services
Week 14 - Theoretical
Current Developments and Comparative Labour and Social Security Law
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142370
Midterm Examination120121
Final Examination130131
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)122
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026