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Workplace Accident Compensation Calculator
The differential compensation an employee may claim from the employer after a workplace accident is determined, once SGK's payment is deducted, by expert examination using a life table and discounting. This tool gives only a rough, non-discounted upper bound for the total loss of earning capacity, for illustration; it does not separate out SGK's share.
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SGK Already Covers Part of the Loss
An insured person who suffers a workplace accident is paid temporary incapacity benefit, and, where a permanent loss results, a continuing incapacity income, by the Social Security Institution (SGK). The differential compensation claimable from the employer is found by deducting this payment from the actual loss; this tool shows the total loss of earning capacity and does not separate out SGK's share.
Differential Compensation Requires Employer Fault
Differential compensation may be claimed only where the employer is found to have breached occupational health and safety obligations and to be at fault for the accident. The degree of fault is generally established through expert examination; the full legal process for workplace accidents is explained on our Compensation Law practice area page.
The Employer's Duty to Report the Accident
Under Law No. 5510, Article 13, the employer must report a workplace accident to SGK within 3 working days of learning of it, a period counted in working days excluding weekends and public holidays. Failing to report in time exposes the employer to an administrative fine, a recourse risk for amounts SGK pays out, and a factor weighing against it in the fault assessment.
Limitation Period
Because claims arising from a workplace accident rest on a breach of the employment contract between employee and employer, they are subject to the 10-year limitation period under TBK Article 146, running from the date of the accident. If the accident also constitutes a criminal offense for which the criminal code provides a longer limitation period (TBK Article 72/3), that longer period applies to the compensation claim as well.
Loss-of-Support Compensation in a Fatal Workplace Accident
Where a workplace accident results in death, the deceased's close relatives, such as a spouse, children, or parents, who actually and regularly relied on their income may claim loss-of-support compensation under TBK Article 53, regardless of whether they are legal heirs. This head is entirely separate from the loss of earning capacity this tool estimates, and it can extend to a person proving a de facto support relationship, such as an unmarried partner.
Sample Rough Indications
| Monthly Income | Age | Incapacity | Employer Fault | Rough Indication |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25,000 TL | 35 | 15% | 100% | 1,350,000 TL |
| 25,000 TL | 40 | 15% | 70% | 787,500 TL |
| 40,000 TL | 45 | 25% | 100% | 2,400,000 TL |
Key Time Limits in a Workplace Accident Case
| Stage | Period | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Employer's report to SGK | 3 working days | Law No. 5510, Art. 13 |
| Relative limitation period for the compensation claim | Varies from date of knowledge | TBK Art. 72/1 |
| Absolute limitation period for the compensation claim | 10 years | TBK Art. 146 |
Source Legislation
- Social Insurance and General Health Insurance Act (Law No. 5510) ↗
- Turkish Code of Obligations (Law No. 6098) ↗
The links below go to the official, current text of the law on the Turkish Presidency's Legislation Information System.
Last updated: September 11, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this tool deduct what I will receive from SGK?
No; it shows only a rough figure for total loss of earning capacity. The differential compensation claimable from the employer is found by deducting SGK's continuing incapacity income from this amount.
Can compensation be claimed without employer fault?
Differential compensation may be claimed where the employer is found to have breached occupational health and safety obligations and to be at fault for the accident.
Who determines the degree of continuing incapacity?
It is determined by SGK's Institution health board; the report may be challenged, including by litigation.
Are treatment costs included in this calculation?
No; a significant part of treatment costs is already covered by SGK, and any uncovered portion is assessed separately.
What happens if the employer fails to report the accident to SGK?
Under Law No. 5510, Article 13, the employer must report the accident to SGK within 3 working days of learning of it; a late report can lead to an administrative fine and a recourse risk, and it can also count against the employer in the fault assessment.
What is the limitation period for a workplace accident compensation claim?
It is 10 years under TBK Article 146, since the claim rests on a breach of the employment contract; if the accident is also a criminal offense with a longer criminal limitation period, that period applies instead (TBK Article 72/3).
If an employee dies in a workplace accident, what can their relatives claim?
A spouse, child, or parent who actually relied on the deceased's income may claim loss-of-support compensation under TBK Article 53, regardless of whether they are a legal heir; this is separate from the loss-of-earning-capacity head.
Can SGK recover the amounts it paid out from the employer?
Yes; SGK can bring a recourse claim against the employer for payments made due to the employer's fault. This is a separate process from the employee's differential compensation claim against the employer.