In Turkey, labor law is an important branch of law that regulates working relationships between employees and employers and determines the basic rules of working life. Labor law, which is a reflection of the social state understanding in the Turkish legal system, plays a critical role in ensuring labor peace and regulating economic life.
Labor law contains many important principles that protect workers
When interpreting labor law rules, the interpretation that favors the employee is preferred among the possible outcomes.
The main purpose of labor law is to protect the employee who is the weaker party in the employment relationship.
The employer is obliged to treat employees equally in the workplace. No discrimination can be made based on gender, language, religion, race, etc.
Employee wages must be paid at least monthly and as a rule through bank transfer.
The employment contract cannot be terminated without valid or justified cause.
No substantial changes can be made to working conditions against the employee.
Scope of Labor Law
Labor law contains regulations in various areas:
Employment contracts can be arranged in different types. The establishment and termination of these contracts are subject to specific rules. A trial period can be applied when starting work, and employee rights are protected within the framework of job security provisions.
Normal working hours in business life are determined by law. Special regulations apply in cases of overtime work and work with extended hours. Employees’ break rights and annual leave rights are also regulated within this scope.
Minimum wage implementation forms the basis within the scope of employee rights. In addition, bonuses and premiums are considered as additional earnings. In case of termination of employment contract, severance and notice pay rights may arise. Furthermore, annual leave payment is among the legal rights of employees.
Employers have important obligations regarding occupational health and safety. Risk assessment should be conducted regularly and necessary precautions should be taken. While protective measures against work accidents and occupational diseases are implemented, employees’ rights and responsibilities in this matter are also determined.
Special regulations exist for foreigners who want to work in Turkey, particularly in Istanbul, the country’s largest metropolis
Work permit procedures in Turkey
Working conditions for foreigners
International social security agreements
Tax obligations in Turkey
Resolution of Labor Disputes
There are various ways to resolve disputes in labor law:
Our Approach as Soylu Law Office
As Soylu Law Office, located in Istanbul’s central business district, we provide comprehensive legal support to both employee and employer clients in the field of labor law. Our experienced legal team works to protect our clients’ rights at the highest level in all kinds of disputes arising in Turkey’s dynamic business life. Especially for foreign companies and employees operating in Istanbul, we stand by them as a reliable solution partner in complex processes with our professional translation service that eliminates the language barrier and our international labor law experience.
Our office ensures the most effective protection of our clients’ legal rights by providing in the field of Turkish labor law:
Comprehensive legal consultancy
Multilingual service
International law experience
Professional solution strategies
Taking into account the dynamic structure of Turkish labor law, we closely follow current legislation changes and judicial decisions, working to provide the most accurate legal guidance to our clients in Istanbul and throughout Turkey. As Soylu Law Office, we are honored to serve you with our knowledge and experience in the field of labor law.
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