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Supreme Constitutional Court Rejects Education Ministry's Appeal Regarding Teacher's Private Employment

Published March 17, 2026, 12:13
Supreme Constitutional Court Rejects Education Ministry's Appeal Regarding Teacher's Private Employment

The Supreme Constitutional Court (SCC) rejected the appeal of the Ministry of Education regarding the refusal of a permit for a speech therapist to engage in part-time private employment. The teacher had requested permission to provide three therapies per week to individuals with dysphagia, but the Ministry had rejected it citing a circular and “incompatibility.” The Administrative Court had already ruled in favor of the teacher, and the SCC upheld the decision, ruling that the Ministry's decision was insufficiently justified and that it was not substantially examined whether the private employment affected her duties. The Court emphasized that circulars cannot replace the law and that the invocation of “incompatibility” was vague. The decision highlights the importance of evaluating each case individually and the need to respect the rights of teachers.