Fair Wage

While not explicitly defined with specific figures, Article 12 of the Egyptian Constitution implies a 'fair wage' by stating that forced labor, when permitted for public service, must be 'in return for a fair wage, without prejudice to the basic rights of those assigned to the work.' This establishes the constitutional principle that compensation for labor should be just and adequate.

While not explicitly defined in the Turkish Constitution, the concept of a 'fair wage' is implicitly derived from Article 49's 'Right and Duty to Work' and the State's obligation to 'raise the standard of living of workers' and 'improve the general conditions of labour.' This constitutional underpinning is concretized in specific labor legislation, such as Article 5 of Employment Law No. 4857, which prohibits lower wages based on gender for work of the same or equal value. A fair wage is understood as remuneration that is just, equitable, and free from discriminatory practices, enabling workers to maintain a decent standard of living.