Labor law is the branch of law that governs the relationship between employees and employers and defines the rights and obligations in working life. In Turkey, labor law is applied primarily within the framework of Labor Law No. 4857, the Trade Unions and Collective Labor Agreements Law, and related legislation.
The formation, termination and conditions of dismissal of employment contracts are among the core subjects of labor law. Particularly where an employment contract is terminated unfairly or invalidly, reinstatement claims and compensation demands come to the fore. Severance pay, notice pay, overtime receivables and annual leave wages are among the most frequently encountered disputes in practice.
Labor law covers not only individual employment relationships but also union rights and collective labor agreements within the scope of collective labor law. Occupational health and safety obligations hold an important place within the employer’s areas of responsibility.
In disputes arising in working life, compliance with statutory time limits and procedural rules is of great importance. Labor law is a field that must be handled meticulously, both to protect employees’ rights and to ensure employers correctly fulfil their legal responsibilities.
What we offer
- Drafting of employment contracts and follow-up of disciplinary, mediation and termination processes
- Litigation of employee receivables such as severance and notice pay, overtime and annual leave wages
- Compensation claims arising from workplace accidents and occupational diseases
- Reinstatement claims due to unfair termination of the employment contract
- Cases arising from mobbing and psychological harassment in the workplace
- Management of Collective Labor Agreement (CLA) processes and drafting of collective agreements
- Resolution of disputes arising from union activities
- Follow-up of social security (SGK) premium disputes and service-determination actions