In this study, the subjects of the journalist's overworking and overworking were discussed. Similar and different aspects were laid down with the regulations in the Labor Law No. 4857, and the problems in implementation were evaluated in the light of Supreme Court decisi-ons. It has been argued that if the overtime fee is not paid on time, the rate of 5% surcharge for each day will be the nature of the rule, the aim nd whether it constitutes contradiction to the Constitution. Within the scope of this discussion, it has been attempted to understand the purpose of the legislator by looking at both the journalist and the employer's po-int of view to organize the issue.