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Labor law is a dynamic branch of law that regulates working relationships, wages, termination processes and working conditions between employees and employers, covering both individual and collective rights. A labor law attorney serves not only as an "employee attorney" but also as a legal representative for employers, providing legal consultancy and case follow-up services to prevent loss of rights.
⚖️ Mandatory Mediation
Mandatory mediation process must be completed before filing labor lawsuits. Effective management of this process directly affects the outcome of the case.
A labor law attorney protects the interests of the person they represent, whether employee or employer, depending on the nature of the dispute.
Disputes in labor law usually arise when the employment contract ends. Here are the most basic case types:
Compensation paid when the employment contract is terminated by the employer without just cause or by the employee with just cause, provided that the employee has worked at the same workplace for at least 1 year.
Compensation required under Labor Law Article 17 for dismissals made without complying with notice periods in indefinite employment contracts.
Notice Periods:
A case filed by an employee covered by job security (at workplaces with 30+ employees, with at least 6 months seniority) when dismissed without showing a valid reason.
Work exceeding 45 hours per week is considered overtime and must be paid at 50% premium per hour. For unpaid overtime, the employee can terminate the contract with just cause and receive severance pay.
A case filed by employees who worked without insurance or whose premiums were paid incompletely/not based on actual salary, to determine their insurance periods. This case has a 5-year preclusion period.
The employee can immediately terminate the employment contract without waiting for the notice period and becomes entitled to severance pay in the following situations:
Is Mediation Mandatory?
Yes. Applying to mediation before filing a lawsuit is a procedural requirement for severance pay, notice pay, overtime, annual leave wages and reinstatement cases. If no agreement is reached in mediation, litigation can proceed.
How Long Do Labor Cases Take?
Although the Ministry of Justice target is 540 days, cases can take between 1.5 to 4 years on average due to expert examinations, workload and appellate court processes.
Can Mediation Agreement Be Cancelled?
As a rule, mediation agreement has the nature of a court judgment and is binding. However, if it is proven that the employee's will was impaired by threat, pressure or fraud, a lawsuit can be filed to cancel the agreement.
Don't Lose Your Rights: Get Expert Support
Labor law is a technical field where burden of proof and deadlines are critical. It is important to get support from an expert labor law attorney to not become wronged while being right, to calculate compensation correctly, and to conclude the process as quickly as possible.
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* This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific evaluation, please contact us.