Structuring the employment relationship
Employment contracts, job descriptions, working conditions and workplace rules are examined within the framework of the relevant legislation.
Practice areas
Employment law
In assessing an employment relationship, the working arrangements, workplace records and notices exchanged between the parties matter as well as the contract itself. Each claim is considered on its own basis and conditions.
Göçüm Hukuk handles advice and representation in employment law within this framework.
Scope of review
Termination and receivables
The consequences of termination and the claims asserted are assessed on the basis of the termination notice, the events relied on, and wage and working records.
Dispute process
For claims such as reinstatement and employment-related receivables, time limits, means of proof and the scope of mandatory pre-action mediation are examined according to the specific claim.
Work undertaken in this area
- Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, workplace regulations, confidentiality and non-compete arrangements
- Documenting termination processes; preparing termination notices and requests for the employee’s defence
- Claims for severance and notice pay, wages, overtime and annual leave pay
- Reinstatement claims
- Representation in mandatory mediation meetings
- Conducting proceedings before the labour courts
Stages of work
Preliminary review
The employment contract, payslips, working records and termination documents are examined, and the basis of the claims is identified.
Assessment
The items that may be claimed, the applicable time limits and the evidence are considered together.
Mediation
Where mediation is a precondition for proceedings, the application is made and the meetings are attended.
Proceedings and follow-up
If no agreement is reached, proceedings are brought; enforcement after judgment is followed up.
Relevant documents
Principal documents that may be examined, depending on the matter:
- Employment contract and annexes
- Payslips and payment records
- Working time and leave records
- Termination notice and related notifications
This list is not exhaustive; other information and documents may be needed depending on the circumstances.
Legal framework
The law applicable to the employment relationship and the time limits for applications may differ depending on the nature of the work and the claim asserted.
Principal legislation: Labour Law No. 4857 (in Turkish). Other relevant legislation and current case law are also taken into account.
Working framework
Every matter,
on its own terms.
Legal assessment takes the specific facts, the relevant documents and the regulations in force into account together.
How we work