Employment Law
Severance and notice pay, reinstatement, overtime and other employee receivables, mediation.
Disputes between employees and employers are resolved under Labour Law No. 4857 and related legislation. For many employee claims and reinstatement requests, applying to a mediator before filing a lawsuit is mandatory (Labour Courts Law No. 7036, Art. 3).
Main topics
- Severance pay (Law No. 1475, Art. 14) and notice pay (Law No. 4857, Art. 17)
- Reinstatement (Law No. 4857, Arts. 18–21)
- Overtime, weekly rest, public holiday and annual leave pay
- Unpaid wages and termination for just cause
- Mediation meetings
For reinstatement, the application to a mediator must be made within one month of notification of termination (Law No. 4857, Art. 20).
Articles in this area
Rights of Dismissed Employees: Severance and Notice Pay
Who is entitled to severance and notice pay, how they are calculated, and mandatory mediation before a lawsuit.
Att. Ahmet Bertuğ Dönmez9 October 2026
Reinstatement Claims: Conditions, Time Limit and Consequences
Who benefits from job security, the time limit to apply to a mediator, and the consequences of a reinstatement decision.
Att. Ahmet Bertuğ Dönmez11 September 2026
Overtime Pay: Limits, Calculation and Limitation Period
Pay for work exceeding 45 hours a week, the 270-hour annual limit, the time-off option, proving overtime and the limitation period.
Att. Ahmet Bertuğ Dönmez26 June 2026