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320 NEWSLETTER 2016 limited liability, simple partnership) who are not directors (managers) shall be considered to be exempted from work permit requirement. Termination of Work Permits and Statutory Exemptions Article 15 of the Law lists circumstances under which the work permit will be terminated and also sets forth terms and conditions for exemptions on work permit applications for certain foreign nationals. Article 16 of the Law regulates work permit exemptions. Ac- cordingly, the nationals of Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and the European Member States are subject to work permit exemption. Foreign nationals with international protection status or conditional refugee status or those under temporary protection or stateless person or victims of human trafficking under victim support in accordance with the Law on Foreign Nationals and International Protection (No. 6458) shall be kept exempt from work permit requirements. Articles 19 and 20 of the Law bring exemptions for foreign students and for- eign engineers and architects. Review, Inspection and Penalties Article 22 of the Law regulates administrative objection and ju- dicial remedy. The decisions of the Ministry could be challenged by an objection within 30 days upon the date of the notification. In the event the objection is rejected, the applicants are entitled to recourse under law and seek remedial action. The Law further states that, for- eign nationals with work permits or work permit exemptions as well employers of foreign nationals are under the obligation to fully adhere the requirement of social security legislation and shall fulfil all obliga- tions under the Law on Social Securities and General Health Insurance (No. 5510) whereby the failure of which shall result in administrative penalties. Conclusion The New International Workforce Law is landmark legislation that is designed to set policies with a view to strengthen and improve Turkish workforce by creating a structured integrated system for