Is it possible for civil servants to write columns and receive royalties
The conditions under which civil servants can write columns in the press and receive royalties have been explained in line with legal regulations.
The issue of whether civil servants can write columns in newspapers and receive royalties from this activity was examined within the framework of the provisions of the Civil Servants Law No. 657 and the Law on Intellectual and Artistic Works No. 5846.
Ban on Trade and Profit-Generating Activities
Article 28 of the Civil Servants Law No. 657 clearly regulates the ban on engaging in trade and other profit-generating activities. Accordingly, civil servants cannot engage in activities that would require them to be considered merchants or tradesmen, cannot open offices, and cannot work in private organizations.
Royalty and Authorship Rights
The rights of authors are protected within the scope of the Law on Intellectual and Artistic Works No. 5846. It is stated that a civil servant cannot write columns in a newspaper based on an employment contract, but can produce works within the scope of Law No. 5846.
Conditions for Writing Articles on the Internet and in the Press
It is stated that civil servants can write articles on websites, newspapers, or magazines without being subject to any employment contract and without requiring any permission. Receiving royalties under the framework of Law No. 5846 is also possible under these conditions.
Disciplinary Provisions and Legal Limitations
The content of the articles must strictly not violate the disciplinary provisions of Law No. 657 and the prohibitions on providing information to the press. Compliance with the specified rules and legal limitations is mandatory.