Employment Law Expert

Istanbul Employment Lawyer

Name: Koçak Law Firm
Address: Emir Street No: 10, Kartal, İstanbul, 34862, Turkey
Telephone: +90 541 348 2551
Price range: $$

Short answer: An Istanbul employment lawyer pursues reinstatement, severance and notice pay, overtime and annual-leave claims, mobbing and discrimination files; under the Labour Act mandatory mediation precedes most labour-court cases. The result depends on contract terms, evidence and case-specific facts.

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70+

Labor Cases

Years Experience

86404

Istanbul Bar Reg. No.

TR / EN

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Employment Law Services

Employment law protects the rights of both workers and employers. From unfair dismissal to mobbing, from severance to collective agreements, we provide comprehensive legal support. Our team has successfully resolved 70+ labor cases with a data-driven approach.

In Turkey, labor law is primarily governed by the Labor Act No. 4857 and the Trade Unions and Collective Bargaining Act No. 6356. Mandatory mediation was introduced for labor disputes, making specialized legal representation crucial from the very first step.

Our services include reinstatement lawsuits, severance and notice pay claims, overtime and annual leave disputes, workplace mobbing cases, occupational health and safety violations, social security contribution corrections, and collective bargaining support. Every case is handled with data-driven analysis and a client-first approach.

Our Services

Reinstatement Case

Unfair dismissal lawsuit

Severance Pay

Severance calculation and lawsuit

Notice Pay

Non-compliance with notice period

Labor Receivables

Overtime, weekly & public holiday, unused leave

Mobbing Case

Workplace psychological harassment

Employment Termination

Termination procedures and rights

Collective Agreement

Union and collective bargaining

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about employment law

What are the requirements for a reinstatement case?

A reinstatement case requires at least 6 months of seniority, 30+ employees at the workplace and an indefinite-term contract. The procedure has two stages: mediation must be applied for within 1 month of the termination notice (Labor Law Art. 20; Law 7036 Art. 3); if mediation fails, the lawsuit must be filed in the labor court within 2 weeks of the final mediation report.

How is severance pay calculated?

Severance pay is calculated as 30 days gross salary per year of service. Payment is based on gross salary up to the ceiling limit.

How do I file a mobbing lawsuit?

For mobbing lawsuit, evidence of systematic psychological harassment must be gathered. Witnesses, correspondence, health reports are important. Moral compensation and reinstatement can be claimed.

How can I get overtime pay?

Overtime requires working more than 45 hours weekly. Pay is calculated at 1.5x normal hourly rate. There is a 5-year statute of limitations.

What should I do when dismissed?

Get the termination notice in writing and keep payslips, messages and emails. For reinstatement, apply to the mediator within 1 month; if mediation fails, file the lawsuit within 2 weeks. Severance, notice and labor receivables have a 5-year statute, work-accident damages 10 years.

How much does an employment lawyer cost?

Employment lawyers typically charge 10-20% of won compensation as success fee. Fixed fee option is also available.

What happens when annual leave is not used?

Unused annual leave is converted to pay when employment contract ends. Leave pay is calculated on gross salary with a 5-year statute of limitations.

What can I do if social security contributions are underpaid?

You can request contributions based on your actual salary through a social security service determination case. Witnesses, bank statements, and payroll records are used as evidence. Subject to 5-year limitation.

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Labor Case Process

Initial Consultation & Rights Assessment

Your employment contract, payslips, and termination documents are reviewed. All your legal rights are determined.

Mediation Application

Mandatory mediation process for labor cases is initiated. You are represented in mediation meetings.

Case Preparation

Evidence is collected, witnesses identified. Lawsuit petition and compensation calculations are prepared.

Court Proceedings

Hearings are attended at labor court. Expert reports and witness statements are evaluated.

Decision & Enforcement

Court decision is obtained. If necessary, enforcement proceedings are initiated to collect your compensation.

Required Documents

Employment contract (indefinite/fixed-term)

Last 4 months payslips

Termination notice / Release agreement

Social security service record (e-Government)

Bank account statements

Overtime evidence (attendance, messages etc.)

Workplace correspondence and emails

Medical reports (in mobbing cases)

Example Cases

Wrongful Termination - Reinstatement Case

Employee with 15 years tenure was dismissed for poor performance. We proved the performance evaluation process was procedurally flawed. Court ruled reinstatement and 4 months idle time compensation.

Reinstatement + 4 months idle time + severance difference

Mobbing Compensation Case

Our client was subjected to 2 years of systematic psychological pressure. Mobbing was proven through witness statements, email correspondence, and psychologist reports.

₺180,000 moral compensation + severance and notice

Overtime & Social Security Contribution Difference

Our client in construction sector had not been paid overtime for 3 years. Daily 12-hour work was proven through attendance records and witness statements.

₺220,000 overtime + ₺45,000 social security difference

Our Expert Approach

Av. Burak Koçak is registered with the Istanbul Bar Association under registration number 86404 and has been handling labor and employment files in Istanbul for 7+ years. Across 70+ files, the practice has built experience in reinstatement lawsuits, severance and notice-pay claims, workplace mobbing and broader employment disputes, with compensation calculated on a data-driven basis under the Turkish Labour Code.

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