30.03.2026 12:40
The Court of Cassation ruled by setting a precedent against the insufficient payment of insurance premiums for retired employees, stating that these individuals should not suffer compensation and rights loss.
In a critical case concerning millions of citizens who continue to work after retirement, the Supreme Court has made a landmark decision. With this ruling, employers' practice of underpaying premiums on the grounds of "the salary will not increase" has come to an end.
WORKED FOR 6 YEARS, PREMIUMS UNDERPAID
In this case, a painter who worked for 6 years at a workplace after retirement noticed that his insurance premiums were only paid for 10 days in some months. The worker, who filed a lawsuit to determine his actual working period and salary, was found justified in the first instance court.
COURT OF APPEAL REJECTED, SUPREME COURT OVERTURNED
The Court of Appeal rejected the case on the grounds that "he is already receiving a retirement pension, the outcome of the case will not increase his salary." However, the Supreme Court, to which the file was transferred, overturned this decision, ruling that the worker had a legal interest.
EMPHASIS ON "INSURANCE IS NOT JUST A SALARY"
In its decision, the Supreme Court pointed out that insurance premiums are not limited to retirement pensions. The ruling emphasized that the number of insurance days is vital in occupational accidents and diseases, and that severance and notice compensation should be calculated based on the actual working period.
NO TO UNREGISTERED WORK
The high court stated that unregistered work cannot be legitimized through judicial means, clearly taking a stand against underpayment of premiums.
NEW RIGHTS FOR RETIRED EMPLOYEES
With this ruling, it has been confirmed that citizens who are retired but continue to work also have current rights regarding their insurance premiums. Employees who have been reported with underpaid premiums can file a lawsuit to both complete their insurance days and claim their compensation based on their actual working periods.