Disputes in working life affect both the employee's livelihood and the employer's operations. In matters such as reinstatement, severance and notice pay, overtime and workplace harassment, I provide effective representation from the mandatory mediation stage through to litigation.
For employee clients my priority is the complete calculation of entitlements and the correct construction of the evidence. For employer clients it is the lawful management of employment contracts, personnel files and termination procedures. I act as party counsel in mandatory mediation proceedings, which are a precondition for most employment claims in Türkiye. Foreign employees and foreign-invested employers are also advised on work permit and social security implications.
Scope of Services
- Severance, notice and bad-faith compensation claims
- Reinstatement proceedings
- Overtime, annual leave and wage claims
- Workplace harassment and discrimination compensation
- Occupational accident and disease litigation
- Service determination actions
- Drafting and termination of employment contracts
- Party representation in mandatory mediation
Employment & Social Security Law in Hatay
I handle employment & social security law matters from my office in Antakya and appear before the courts of Hatay — principally Antakya and İskenderun — as well as across the province. For clients abroad, meetings can be arranged by telephone or video conference and the file conducted under a power of attorney.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the requirements for a reinstatement claim?
The workplace must employ at least 30 employees, the employee must have at least six months' seniority, and the contract must have been terminated without a valid reason. An application to a mediator must be made within one month of the notice of termination.
When does an employee become entitled to severance pay?
An employee with at least one year of service becomes entitled to severance pay upon justified resignation, unfair dismissal by the employer, retirement, military service, or — for female employees — resignation due to marriage within one year of the marriage.
What is the limitation period for employment claims?
Claims such as wages, overtime and annual leave, as well as severance and notice pay, are subject to a five-year limitation period. Legal advice should be obtained promptly after termination so that no deadline is missed.