Employment Law

We support employees and employers in Türkiye with wage claims, reinstatement and termination of employment.

You were dismissed and don’t know whether you’re owed compensation? Or you’re an employer who wants to part ways without legal risk?

Turkish employment law has short deadlines and strict formalities. To seek reinstatement, for example, you must apply to a mediator within one month of the termination notice.

In Employment Law, we support both employees and employers, from severance and notice pay to reinstatement, wage claims and workplace accidents.

What we do

  • Severance pay (kıdem) and notice pay (ihbar)
  • Reinstatement claims
  • Overtime, wage and annual leave claims
  • Workplace accident and occupational disease claims
  • Mandatory mediation
  • Termination and contract advice for employers

Who it’s for

  • Employees who were dismissed or not paid in full
  • Employers who want to manage terminations correctly
  • Foreign companies employing staff in Türkiye

How we work

  1. Analysis: We get to know your company in every respect and analyse its current position in detail.
  2. Assessment: Based on the data, we identify risks, opportunities and priority problem areas.
  3. Strategy: We build the most suitable financial and legal strategy for your company.
  4. Implementation: We put the strategy into practice and coordinate the process.
  5. Follow-up and Support: We track results, make improvements and keep supporting you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is mediation mandatory for employment claims in Türkiye?

Yes. For employee and employer claims based on law or employment contracts, including compensation and reinstatement, mediation before filing suit is required. Claims from workplace accidents and occupational diseases are excluded.

How long must someone work to be entitled to severance pay?

At least one year with the same employer, and the contract must end in one of the ways listed by law, mainly termination by the employer without just cause or by the employee for just cause.

Let’s look at your situation together

A short message is enough. We’ll review your request and set up a first meeting that fits.

Go to the contact form

or email us: denovafinans@gmail.com