Labour Law
Severance and notice pay claims, reinstatement, and employee–employer disputes.
The employment relationship requires keeping the rights and obligations of the parties in balance. Legal support is provided to both the employee and the employer in disputes concerning termination, claims and working conditions.
Balance for the Employee and the Employer
Labour law sets the rules of working life and protects the rights of both the employee and the employer. Most disputes arise from the validity of the termination, unpaid claims, and disagreements regarding working conditions.
Frequently Encountered Disputes
- Unfair dismissal: Terminations carried out without a valid reason.
- Unpaid claims: Overtime, annual leave, national holiday/public holiday pay and wages.
- Reinstatement: Against an invalid termination at workplaces that meet the conditions.
- Work accident: Pecuniary and non-pecuniary compensation and determination of liability.
Important Points in the Process
In labour cases, statutes of limitation and time-barring periods are decisive; in particular, a reinstatement case must be filed within a short period following the termination. In addition, mediation is a mandatory pre-litigation stage in a significant portion of labour disputes.
Frequently Asked Questions
If I resign, will I be unable to receive any compensation? As a rule, severance does not accrue upon resignation; however, a claim is possible in the case of termination for a just cause such as the non-payment of wages.
What is required to prove my claims? Payslips, bank records, workplace documents and witness statements are the principal items of evidence.
Principal matters addressed within this scope
- Severance and notice pay (kıdem ve ihbar tazminatı)
- Reinstatement (işe iade) cases
- Overtime, annual leave and wage claims
- Work accident and occupational disease processes
This content is for general information purposes and does not constitute legal opinion. It is recommended that you consult a lawyer for an assessment of your specific situation.