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ulate the use of the computers, internet and telephone calls, and dis-
close them to their employees; unfortunately, these types of regulations
are uncommon in Turkey.
Conclusion
Within the scope of employment agreements, employers have the
right to govern and supervise. Employers are competent to monitor
computer and e-mail accounts as provided by them to their employees
for the performance of the work and instructions that were provided
under the right to govern by the employer. Even though the principle
of good faith is such that the employer would provide notice of moni-
toring, pursuant to Decision Numbered 2009/447 E., employers may
use this right at will. In the event the employer determines a reason reg-
ulated under Article 25 of the Law as a result of its supervision, it may
terminate the employment agreement with immediate effect for just
cause. In this case, the employee shall not be entitled to severance and
notice pay; therefore, employees must be very mindful when they use
such computers and e-mail accounts and to avoid any actions that may
be deemed as a breach of the commitment to perform properly and
subordinately.
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