Employment and Social Security Law

Employment disputes in Türkiye usually combine strict deadlines with payroll, workplace and witness evidence. We advise employees and employers on termination, compensation, workplace accidents and social-security issues.

How we can assist

• Reinstatement and wrongful-termination disputes
• Severance, notice, overtime and annual-leave claims
• Workplace accident and occupational-disease matters
• Employment contracts and workplace policies
• Mandatory mediation and employment litigation

How the process usually works

1. Initial assessment. We identify the parties, immediate deadlines, jurisdiction and the practical objective.
2. Document and evidence review. We examine the available records, explain gaps and identify evidence that should be preserved.
3. Strategy and action. We prepare the appropriate application, notice, negotiation or court proceeding under Turkish law.
4. Follow-up. We monitor service, hearings and decisions and explain the next step in clear English.

Important timing points

• Reinstatement and mandatory-mediation applications are subject to particularly short periods.
• Payroll, attendance and termination records should be preserved as soon as a dispute arises.

Deadlines depend on the exact decision, service method and legal basis. Please obtain individual advice before relying on a general period.

Documents to prepare

• Employment contract and termination notice
• Payslips, bank payments and payroll records
• Attendance, overtime and annual-leave records
• Medical reports, accident records and witness details

Common mistakes to avoid

• Signing a release or settlement without checking the calculation
• Failing to preserve workplace correspondence and attendance data
• Missing the mediation or reinstatement application period

Frequently asked questions

Is mediation required before an employment claim?

Many employment claims require an application to mandatory mediation before court proceedings. The claim type and applicable period must be checked first.

Can a foreign employee bring a claim in Türkiye?

A foreign employee may have rights under Turkish employment law depending on the work, contract and place of performance. Work-permit status does not by itself remove employment rights.

Request an initial assessment

For an assessment of your matter and the next available steps, contact our office. Legal fees are agreed in writing and comply with the applicable Minimum Attorney Fee Tariff.

This page provides general information on Turkish law and does not constitute legal advice. Every matter must be assessed on its own facts and current legislation.