Turkish Employment Law Solicitors | UK Employer & Employee Advice
Turkish employment law governs a wide range of workplace matters — from the drafting of employment contracts and the management of redundancies, to the resolution of unfair dismissal claims and workplace disputes before Turkish Labour Courts. For UK businesses operating in Turkey, and for Turkish employees working cross-border, understanding this legal framework is essential.
At Kaya Legal, our London team advises UK employers, Turkish businesses, and individual employees on Turkish employment law matters. We draft compliant contracts, manage terminations, and represent clients in Turkish labour disputes — all coordinated from our London office.
Key Features of Turkish Employment Law
- Working hours: The standard working week is 45 hours. Overtime must be compensated at 1.5 times the regular hourly rate or converted to rest time.
- Annual leave: Ranges from 14 to 26 days depending on length of service, once the employee has completed one year.
- Termination: Employees with 6+ months service at qualifying workplaces are protected against unfair dismissal. Termination requires valid grounds under Turkish Labour Law.
- Severance pay: Employees terminated without just cause are generally entitled to 30 days gross pay per year of service, subject to a statutory ceiling.
- Unfair dismissal claims: Must be filed within 1 month of termination. Courts may order reinstatement or compensation of 4–8 months salary plus up to 4 months lost earnings.
How We Help
- Drafting Turkish employment contracts and workplace policies
- Advising on lawful termination to minimise litigation risk
- Representing employers and employees in Turkish Labour Court proceedings
- Redundancy, restructuring and collective dismissal advice
- Cross-border employment for UK businesses with Turkish staff
- Turkish social security (SGK) obligations for foreign employers
For expert Turkish employment law advice from London, contact our team today.