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Can an Employer's Document Worsen an Employee's Legal Status?

Updated July 24, 2026

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Question: Can clauses that worsen the legal status of an employee be included in an employer's individual legal document?

Answer:

According to Article 8 of the Labor Code, the worsening of an employee's legal status is not allowed. An employer's internal documents (collective agreement, internal labor regulations) cannot worsen the benefits and guarantees given to employees.