Labour & Employment Law

Employment relationships in Türkiye are principally governed by Labour Law No. 4857 and the Turkish Code of Obligations No. 6098. Social security obligations are regulated by the Social Insurance and General Health Insurance Law No. 5510, while occupational health and safety requirements arise under Law No. 6331.

Collective employment matters may fall under the Trade Unions and Collective Bargaining Agreements Law No. 6356. Employment of foreign nationals is subject to the International Labour Force Law No. 6735.

Employment disputes are governed by the Labour Courts Law No. 7036, including mandatory mediation for specified employment claims. Relevant authorities include the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, the Social Security Institution (SGK), the Turkish Employment Agency (İŞKUR) and the competent labour courts.

Employment contracts and workplace policies. We prepare and review employment agreements, confidentiality provisions, internal regulations, disciplinary procedures and other employment documentation. The assessment considers the employee's position, working conditions, remuneration and applicable statutory protections.

Employment compliance. Businesses must comply with requirements concerning working hours, overtime, leave, remuneration, payroll-related obligations and social security. We examine relevant employment documentation and internal procedures to assess compliance with applicable legislation.

Restructuring and termination. Workforce changes may involve individual dismissals, organisational restructuring, changes in working conditions or collective employment considerations. We review the applicable grounds, notification requirements, severance and notice entitlements, documentation and procedural risks.

Employment disputes and mediation. Disputes concerning wages, compensation, termination and reinstatement may require mandatory mediation before litigation. The process involves reviewing employment records, correspondence, payroll information and the relevant timeline before assessing available claims and defences.

Foreign employee matters. Employers recruiting foreign nationals must consider work permit requirements and related employment procedures. Applications and supporting documentation are assessed with reference to the applicable rules and the relevant authorities.

Our employment practice concerns domestic and international employers, corporate groups, businesses establishing operations in Türkiye, human resources departments, management teams and in-house legal and compliance personnel.