Rufina Taştan Law Office provides advisory and litigation services for employee and employer disputes in Alanya. As a labor lawyer in Alanya, we protect our clients' rights across a broad field, from severance and notice pay to reinstatement claims, and from unpaid overtime to work-accident compensation. We offer service in Turkish and Russian.
Severance and Notice Pay
An employee whose contract ends for an unjust reason, or a reason that entitles them to compensation, may claim severance and notice pay once the conditions are met. To qualify for severance pay, the employee must generally have at least one full year of service; compensation is calculated as 30 days of gross wage for each completed year. Notice periods vary with the employee's length of service (for example, two weeks for less than six months), and failure to observe them gives rise to notice pay. The limitation period for these claims is five years from the date the contract ends.
Reinstatement Claims
An employee covered by job security who is dismissed without a valid reason may seek reinstatement. This requires certain conditions, such as a minimum number of employees at the workplace and at least six months of service. Mediation is a mandatory stage before filing; the employee must apply to a mediator within thirty days of receiving the termination notice. If no agreement is reached, a claim is filed with the labor court in time.
Steps of the Reinstatement Process
- Review of the termination notice and its stated grounds
- Timely (30-day) application to a mediator
- Filing with the labor court if mediation fails
- Post-judgment application to the employer and the compensation process
Overtime and Unpaid Wages
Work exceeding the weekly statutory hours is paid as overtime at an increased rate. Claims and litigation are available for unpaid wages, overtime, weekly rest, and national and public holiday entitlements. Witness statements, payslips, entry-exit records, and bank transactions are important evidence in such matters; collecting evidence correctly directly affects the outcome.
Work Accidents and Occupational Disease
An employee who suffers physical harm from a work accident or occupational disease, or their relatives in case of death, may claim material and moral compensation. In these cases, the degree of fault, whether the employer met occupational health and safety obligations, and the scope of the loss are determined through expert examination. The process should be supported by medical reports and social security records.
Foreign Employees and Work Permits
For foreigners working in Alanya, the employment relationship is closely tied to the work permit. Employment without a valid permit, or after it expires, creates legal risk; the employer may also face administrative sanctions. We assess both the employment contract and the work-permit process together for foreign employees.
Employment Contracts and Workplace Advisory
Well-drafted contracts are the most effective protection before a dispute arises. We advise employers on fixed and indefinite-term contracts, non-compete and confidentiality clauses, and termination and record-keeping procedures. Our aim is to reduce the risk of future disputes from the outset.
Other Employee Claims on Leaving Work
Besides severance and notice pay, the end of the employment relationship may bring claims for unused annual paid leave, unpaid public and weekly holiday entitlements, and any bonuses or premiums. If the contract is terminated in bad faith to put the employee in a difficult position, a bad-faith indemnity may arise; if the employer breached the duty of equal treatment, a discrimination indemnity may apply. Which claims arise depends on the length of service, how the wage is documented, and the reason for termination.
Claim Items to Assess
- Unused annual paid leave
- Unpaid overtime, weekly rest, and public holiday pay
- Bonuses, premiums, and other contractual rights
- Bad-faith and discrimination indemnity where conditions are met
In a significant portion of employment disputes, mediation is a mandatory stage before filing a claim. We conduct this process in Alanya with care, calculating all claim items fully and protecting the client's interest.
You can discuss your employment-law issue with our office in Alanya during a free initial consultation. For service in Turkish and Russian, reach us at +90 538 838 63 66 and let us manage your process with care.