Ombudsman Institution (KDK), signed a very important precedent decision that will overcome bureaucratic obstacles regarding civil servants' rights to accompany leave.. KDK, in the accompanying report “life threatening” He found it unlawful not to grant accompaniment permission to a public employee on the grounds that there is no statement.
Here is the behind-the-scenes detail of that process that overcame the bureaucratic obstacle.:
He Asked for Leave After His Wife's Serious Injury
Olay, It started when the wife of a PTT employee working in Denizli had an unfortunate accident.. 19 August 2025 neck as a result of a fall on, Victim with serious fractures in arm and hip bones, He was rushed to the hospital and underwent surgery the next day..
The patient who was discharged after the treatment process, A comprehensive health report was prepared by the Orthopedics and Traumatology specialist. The following statements were included in the report::
“The patient has at least 2 is (60 day) will not be able to mobilize during (can't move), He cannot meet his basic treatment and daily needs on his own.; In this regard, his wife 60 It is medically appropriate for him to stay with you as a companion for a day.…”
Surprising Reason from PTT: “It Doesn't Say Life Dangerous”
PTT employee who applied to his business partner institution despite his wife's serious condition, He encountered an unexpected bureaucratic obstacle. Denizli PTT General Directorate, the patient 60 He rejected the request for accompanying leave despite the report documenting that he was in complete need of care throughout the day..
The administration's reason for rejection; Even though the medical reasons for the patient's condition are clearly stated in the report “Whether there is a life-threatening situation if left unaccompanied” It was argued that there was no clear statement regarding. Organisation, in the report in accordance with the legislation “will be in danger of life” He claimed that it was not possible to grant this permission unless the phrase ".
KDK put the point: “The decision is against the law”
Ombudsman Institution, which examined the issue upon the application of the PTT employee who suffered loss of rights, 10 October 2025 announced a game-changing recommendation in the history of.
KDK, strict interpretation of the administration and “life threatening” found it unlawful to impose the condition. In the decision, It was noted that the fact that it was clearly stated in the report given by the specialist physician that the patient could not move alone and could not meet his daily needs was sufficient for accompaniment permission..
Organisation, in order to eliminate the grievance and enable the employee to use the accompanying leave. Making recommendations to PTT General Directorate decided. this decision, It will constitute an important assurance for all public employees in similar situations..
