Can a Journalist Work in more than one Newspaper in Turkey?

20.09.2017

1- CAN A JOURNALIST WORK IN MORE THAN ONE NEWSPAPER?
A journalist is free to work in other works, whether they are related to press or not, unless indicated otherwise in the agreement made between journalist and employer. 

2- HOW CAN A JOURNALIST TERMINATE LABOR AGREEMENT?
A journalist has a right to terminate labor agreement on condition that he/she submit a written notice at least one month ago.

3- ARE JOURNALISTS SUBJECTED TO PROBATION PERIOD?
Probation period for journalists who enter this profession for the first time is maximum 3 months.

4- SHOULD SERVICES THAT ARE NOT STATED IN LABOR AGREEMENT BE CHARGED IN ADDITION?
A journalist have a right to get a fee for works by the employer that are not stated in labor agreement or for newspaper article/columns that are ordered or excepted to issue.

5- SHOULD AN EMLOYER PAY SALARY TO JOURNALIST DURING HIS MILITARY SERVICE?
If a journalist joins the army for his military service, he will get half of his last salary during his military service.

Source: Press Law