SGK Uzmanı Tek Tek Hesapladı! En Düşük Emekli Aylığı ve Yeni Maaş Farkları

Summary

The script delves into a complex discussion on pension adjustments and the impact of inflation on retirees' incomes in Turkey. It highlights a viewer's confusion over the fluctuating amounts in their pension, reflecting widespread uncertainty among the elderly. The dialogue covers a proposed gradual increase in pensions to make the system fairer, ensuring lower-level pensions are protected. It addresses the specific case of a retiree whose pension unexpectedly rose due to a legislative change, promising a back-payment to correct the disparity. The discussion also touches on the need to revise the pension calculation method and the introduction of changes in short-term employment benefits in response to economic and health crises. The conversation underscores the challenges of maintaining retirees' purchasing power in the face of inflation and legal adjustments.

Takeaways

• 🔴 A gradual increase in payments is not expected; rather, a more equitable adjustment is proposed by applying specific percentages to inflation rates and additional amounts.
• 🙋‍♂️ There's a call for a fairer system that protects lower-income individuals, making adjustments based on inflation and additional fixed amounts to address disparities.
• 💵 Examples of pension adjustments are given, illustrating confusion among recipients due to changes in their monthly payments and the application of new laws.
• 💸 A viewer shared his experience with fluctuating pension amounts, highlighting the confusion and the need for clear communication regarding pension adjustments.
• 🔧 The necessity of adjusting pensions to a minimum standard is discussed, with a law mentioned that retroactively increases certain pensions and the payment of differences.
• 🙏 It's suggested that the complexity of calculating pensions, based on various factors and adjustments over the years, has made the process confusing for many.
• 📈 The discussion points out the challenge of keeping pension amounts above the poverty line, with examples of past adjustments to illustrate the ongoing struggle.
• 🛠 Calls for a simplification of the pension system are made, advocating for straightforward calculations without the need for constant adjustments.
• 💰 The segment addresses the issue of low pension amounts in relation to the cost of living, suggesting further increases are necessary to meet basic needs.
• 🛫 Updates on short-term employment benefits and eligibility changes, including reduced qualifying days and implications for unemployment benefits.

Q & A

What is the current minimum pension in Turkey?

As of January 2024, the minimum pension in Turkey is 10,000 TL.

How is the minimum pension calculated in Turkey?

The minimum pension is calculated by applying a set percentage increase to the base pension amount. For January 2024 it was increased by 37%.

When will pensioners receive back payments for the new minimum pension?

Pensioners will receive back payments within 1 week of the new minimum pension law coming into effect, likely in early February 2024.

What was the hunger threshold according to the Sözcü newspaper?

According to the Sözcü newspaper, the hunger threshold for January 2024 was 17,420 TL.

How has the minimum pension changed over recent years?

The minimum pension has increased significantly over recent years from 1,000 TL in January 2019 to 10,000 TL in January 2024.

What is the qualifying period for short-time work allowance?

The qualifying period for short-time work allowance has been reduced from 600 days to 450 days in the last 3 years.

How are unemployment benefits deducted from short-time work allowance?

If unemployment benefits are received in the last 3 years, the duration is deducted from the short-time work allowance entitlement.

What new addition is there for short-time work allowance?

A new pandemic/epidemic situation has been officially added to the laws as a qualifying reason for short-time work allowance.

How many people currently receive short-time work allowance?

As of now, only around 1,000 people per month receive short-time work allowance in Turkey.

What is the outlook for the minimum pension in March 2024?

The expectation is that the minimum pension will be increased again in March 2024 given high inflation and the hunger threshold.