Employment law governs the relationship between employee and employer from the beginning of working life to its end. The rights and obligations that arise when an employment contract is concluded, during the working relationship and when the contract ends are matters that both employees and employers need to document properly.
How we can help
Employee receivables
Calculating and claiming receivables such as severance pay, notice pay, overtime, weekly rest day and public holiday pay, and annual leave pay.
Reinstatement
A request for reinstatement by an employee covered by job security under Labour Law No. 4857 whose contract was terminated without a valid reason.
Occupational accidents and diseases
Claims for pecuniary and non-pecuniary damages arising from occupational accidents or diseases, and the related social security procedures under Law No. 5510.
Advisory services for employers
Drafting employment contracts and internal regulations, carrying out termination procedures lawfully and reducing the risk of disputes from the outset.
Foreign employees
The work permits of foreign nationals working in Türkiye and their rights arising from the employment contract are assessed together with immigration law.
Before going to court: mandatory mediation
Under Labour Courts Law No. 7036, applying to a mediator before filing a lawsuit is mandatory for employee and employer receivables, compensation claims and reinstatement requests. Entering mediation well prepared affects both the chances of a settlement and the strength of any subsequent lawsuit.
Useful to bring to the meeting
- Your employment contract, payslips and bank statements
- The termination notice or any correspondence with the employer
- Records showing your working hours, and details of witnesses
Frequently asked questions
- I was dismissed. Can I bring a reinstatement claim?
If you have worked for at least six months under an indefinite-term contract at a workplace employing thirty or more employees, you can challenge a termination made without a valid reason. You must first apply to mediation within one month of the notice of termination (Labour Law, Articles 18 and 20).
- When is severance pay due?
The employee must have worked for the same employer for at least one year, and the contract must have ended for a reason listed in the law, for example termination by the employer without just cause (Law No. 1475, Article 14). As the ceiling changes every year, the calculation is made with the current amount.
- Can I go to court directly for employment receivables?
No. For employee and employer receivables based on the law or the employment contract, and for reinstatement claims, applying to mediation before filing a lawsuit is a precondition (Labour Courts Law, Article 3).
This page is for general information only; every case must be assessed on its own facts.