Cetinkaya On Air Business & Human Rights Series Atakan Gungordu

In this episode, Cetinkaya team member Atakan Gungordu discusses Business and Human Rights highlighting current international and Turkish considerations with Head of Communications, Kevin Byrne.
In this episode we discuss:
• What are the international legal trends to hold businesses accountable for their human rights impact
• What are the obligations of businesses in relation to human rights law
• Why should businesses comply with international human rights standards
• Why should businesses be aware of their human rights risks
• What are the UN Guiding Principles
• What is the significance of the UN Guiding Principles
• What are the implications of UN Guiding Principles on businesses operating in Turkey
• What is human rights due diligence
• How can businesses provide remedies for their adverse human rights impact
• What are the costs of not complying with human rights for businesses
• What are the benefits of voluntary compliance with human rights standards for businesses

In this episode we discuss:
A new international convention addressing violence and harassment at work
The main points of ILO Convention C190
Types of harassment and unacceptable behaviour in the workplace
Turkish Law and Practice: where does Turkey stand on addressing harassment at work?
Turkey’s domestic laws addressing violence and harassment at work
Recent Turkish apex courts judgments concerning harassment in the workplace
What can companies do to address harassment in the workplace?
The roadmap for companies to prevent violence and harassment at work