Preserve the dismissal notice, employment period and payment records. Reinstatement and severance, notice or wage claims are different; conditions and deadlines require separate review.
First assessment
Preserve the dismissal notice, employment period and payment records. Reinstatement and severance, notice or wage claims are different; conditions and deadlines require separate review.
Read dismissal and wage records together
The written reason for dismissal, actual working pattern, payroll, bank transfers and social-security records should be compared. Reinstatement, wages, overtime, leave and compensation are different claims. A signed payment document may not settle every item. Check the relevant application and mediation timetable.
Why does the termination notice matter?
The stated reason, notification date and characteristics of the employment relationship affect the assessment of possible claims. Keeping the notice and evidence of receipt supports the initial review.
Are the same documents reviewed for employees and employers?
Contracts and work records are common starting points. Additional documents depend on the claims, duties, pay arrangements and method of termination. Each party’s legal position is considered separately.
Which documents should I prepare for the initial review?
Employment contract and payslips; Termination notice and correspondence; Employment and social security records. Organise these alongside a chronology. Agree how to share sensitive documents before the meeting.
How are the next steps determined?
The employment period and termination notice are reviewed. The type of claim determines which procedures, deadlines and mediation requirements need to be assessed.
Which records should you start with?
Gather the contract, notices, payments and correspondence in date order. Identify the other party and state the exact outcome sought. Do not calculate deadlines from general web guidance alone; the document date and type of proceeding both matter.
Relevant legislation and official sources
General information about Turkish law. Documents, current rules and deadlines require case-specific review.
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Related practice areasEmployment & Social Security