Istanbul Employment Lawyer
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.
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. Across 70+ files, the team has built practical experience with a data-driven, evidence-based 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
Overtime Pay Claim
Overtime proof and litigation process
Annual Leave Pay Claim
Unused leave and document review
Social Security Service Determination
Uninsured work and actual work determination
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?
How is severance pay calculated?
How do I file a mobbing lawsuit?
How can I get overtime pay?
What should I do when dismissed?
How much does an employment lawyer cost?
What happens when annual leave is not used?
What can I do if social security contributions are underpaid?
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
A court decision is obtained. If necessary, enforcement follow-up is initiated.
Required Documents
Common Dispute Scenarios
Wrongful Termination and Reinstatement Procedure
Valid termination grounds, defence-taking obligations, mediation timing and court deadlines are assessed together. Depending on evidence quality, the strategy is set for reinstatement and/or receivable claims.
Mobbing and Discrimination Claims
In systematic misconduct claims, correspondence, witnesses, medical records and workplace records are evaluated together. Claim types in mediation and litigation are determined case by case.
Overtime and Labor Receivables
Attendance logs, payrolls, bank records and witness testimony are assessed together to calculate overtime, public holiday, weekly rest-day and annual leave items.
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.
For a broader overview of labor-law coverage and related service structure, see Labor law services.
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