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Employment law FAQ: unfair dismissal, severance pay, notice pay, reinstatement, overtime and mobbing cases. Istanbul employment lawyer answers your most common questions.

Employment Law FAQ

I was fired, what should I do?

First learn the reason for termination. You can file a reinstatement case by applying to mediation within 1 month.

How is severance pay calculated?

30 days of your last gross salary is paid for each full year.

I'm not receiving overtime pay, what can I do?

Keep your overtime records and consult a lawyer. You can claim up to 5 years back.

I had a work accident, what are my rights?

You can claim temporary disability allowance from SSI and material/moral compensation from the employer.

I'm being subjected to mobbing, what should I do?

Collect evidence, complain to HR, and if you don't get results, terminate with just cause and file a lawsuit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is mandatory mediation required for employee claims?

Under art. 3 of the Labour Courts Act no. 7036, mediation is a condition of suit for severance, notice, overtime, annual leave and reinstatement claims. Suits filed without the mediator's final report attached are dismissed on procedural grounds. The process lasts up to three weeks, extendable by one more week. The outcome depends on the specific evidence and the court's assessment; consult an attorney for your individual situation.

What if my employer underreports my SGK days?

A service-determination suit against the Social Security Institution can establish underreported insurance days. Under art. 86 of Law no. 5510, the suit must be filed within five years of the end of the year in which the work was performed. Payslips, bank records, exit documents and witness statements are the main evidence; the labour court of the workplace location has jurisdiction. The outcome depends on the specific evidence and the court's assessment; consult an attorney for your individual situation.

Disclaimer

The information on this page is for general informational purposes only. Each matter should be assessed based on its specific facts and circumstances.

Legal Basis (for review)

Statutes cited in this page's curated answers. Application to a concrete dispute is subject to attorney review.

  • 7036 sayılı İş Mahkemeleri Kanunu
  • 5510 sayılı Kanun

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