Sakarya University (SAU) upholds the principles of gender equality, equal opportunity, fair remuneration, and non-discrimination in its employment and remuneration practices. The University's approach to remuneration is guided by national legislation and institutional human resources policies.
Article 5 of Turkish Labour Law No. 4857 prohibits lower remuneration on the grounds of gender for the same work or work of equal value. Furthermore, Article 10 of the Constitution of the Republic of Türkiye guarantees equal rights for women and men, while Article 55 establishes the fundamental principles of fair remuneration for employees.
The remuneration of the University's academic and administrative personnel is governed by the relevant provisions of Civil Servants Law No. 657 and Higher Education Personnel Law No. 2914. Accordingly, remuneration is determined based on objective and legally defined criteria, including position, title, grade, and step. These legal provisions establish a framework that supports the prevention of gender-based discrimination in remuneration for both female and male employees.
Sakarya University's 2025 Institutional Performance Programme emphasizes the principles of equal opportunity, inclusiveness, and gender equality within its human resources and sustainable university policies. This institutional approach supports the consideration of equality principles in employment and remuneration practices.
Sakarya University's legally regulated remuneration system and institutional equality policies provide a legal and institutional foundation for a fair, transparent, and non-discriminatory approach to remuneration for both female and male employees.
