Employment Law
Employment disputes must go to mediation before a case can be filed, and the deadlines are short. A correctly calculated schedule of claims is what decides the outcome at the mediation table.
In Turkey, applying to a mediator is a condition of filing suit for employment claims and reinstatement; a case filed before mediation is complete is dismissed on procedural grounds. An employee whose contract is terminated must apply to a mediator seeking reinstatement within one month of being served with the notice of termination. Severance pay, notice pay and annual leave claims are subject to a five-year limitation period.
Reinstatement, severance and notice pay, overtime claims and workplace accident files.
The detailed treatment of this subject, with the statutory references and the time limits, is published in Turkish. We have not machine-translated it: in a legal text an inaccurate translation creates real risk. If you would like this subject explained in English, say so when you book and we will go through it with you.
This page is general information only and does not constitute legal advice. Prepared in line with the Union of Turkish Bar Associations’ advertising restrictions. This English text is a courtesy translation; in case of any discrepancy the Turkish text prevails.