This document summarizes the history of labor laws and worker protections in Turkey from 1865 to 1982. Some key points include:
- Early labor laws from 1865 established the rights of miners, including housing and healthcare provisions.
- Subsequent laws set limits on work hours, mandated safety measures, and required compensation for injuries.
- Major labor laws were passed in 1936, 1967, and 1971 to establish further protections and regulate the labor market.
- The Turkish Constitution of 1982 included prohibitions on discriminatory employment practices.