Employment Law | Murat Alperen Pişkin

Employment Law

Employment Law is one of the fundamental branches of law governing every stage of the legal relationship between employers and employees, from its establishment to its termination. Matters such as the preparation of employment agreements, determination of working conditions, wages and employee benefits, occupational health and safety, collective labor law, employment disputes, and the termination of employment relationships are of critical importance both for protecting employees' rights and ensuring employers fulfill their legal obligations.

Our law firm provides comprehensive legal counsel in the field of Employment Law to domestic and international companies, employers, executives, entrepreneurs, and employees. From establishing employment relationships and drafting employment agreements to workplace practices and dispute resolution, we develop strategic legal solutions that protect our clients' rights and commercial interests at every stage.

By closely monitoring the evolving dynamics of the modern workplace and current legislation, we aim not only to ensure our clients' compliance with existing legal obligations but also to help them proactively manage future legal risks.

Our Approach

Employment Law extends far beyond employment contracts and encompasses a broad range of legal disciplines, including corporate law, social security law, data protection law, occupational health and safety, human resources management, and dispute resolution. Accordingly, we evaluate every advisory matter and dispute by considering our clients' industry, corporate structure, and commercial objectives.

Our team provides legal support throughout every stage of the employment relationship, enabling employers to comply fully with their legal obligations while ensuring the effective protection of employees' rights. Our objective is to develop practical legal solutions that promote workplace harmony, reduce legal risks, and support sustainable employment relationships.

Drafting and Reviewing Employment Agreements

We provide legal advisory services for the preparation and review of all employment-related agreements, including fixed-term and indefinite-term employment contracts, executive employment agreements, remote working agreements, part-time employment contracts, confidentiality agreements, and non-compete agreements.

By clearly defining the rights and obligations of the parties, we help prevent potential disputes before they arise.

Employer Advisory Services

We provide ongoing legal counsel to employers regarding their obligations under employment legislation.

Our services include advising on human resources practices, disciplinary procedures, performance management, workplace policies, internal regulations, termination procedures, and employment law compliance.

Termination of Employment

We provide legal guidance regarding the lawful termination of employment relationships based on valid or just cause.

Our services include preparing termination notices, advising on severance and notice compensation, handling reinstatement claims, managing collective redundancy processes, and minimizing legal risks arising from employment terminations.

Employment Claims and Disputes

We represent clients in disputes involving severance pay, notice compensation, overtime claims, annual leave entitlements, unpaid wages, public holiday compensation, and other employment-related claims.

Our legal strategies are designed to protect our clients' rights effectively during mediation proceedings and throughout litigation.

Occupational Health and Safety

We advise employers on their legal obligations arising from occupational health and safety legislation.

Our services include legal support relating to workplace accidents, occupational diseases, risk assessments, workplace compliance practices, and administrative investigations, helping employers fulfill their statutory responsibilities.

Collective Employment Law

We provide legal advisory services regarding collective bargaining agreements, trade union relations, collective bargaining processes, strikes, and lockouts.

Our objective is to assist employers and other stakeholders in preventing and resolving disputes arising under collective employment law through strategic legal guidance.

Human Resources and Corporate Compliance

We advise companies on the preparation of human resources policies, employee handbooks, codes of ethics, disciplinary procedures, employee data protection processes, and corporate compliance programs.

Our legal services help businesses structure their human resources management practices in accordance with applicable employment legislation and regulatory requirements.

Employment Dispute Resolution

We represent clients in mandatory mediation proceedings, employment litigation, and alternative dispute resolution processes relating to employment law matters.

By considering the unique characteristics of each employment relationship and its commercial implications, we develop efficient legal strategies aimed at resolving disputes as quickly and effectively as possible.

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Frequently Asked Questions

An employment agreement should clearly define the employee's duties, working hours, salary, employee benefits, confidentiality obligations, non-compete provisions, termination conditions, and the rights and obligations of both parties in accordance with applicable employment legislation.
Employers have numerous legal responsibilities relating to employment agreements, human resources practices, occupational health and safety obligations, termination procedures, and employment disputes. Professional legal counsel helps identify potential risks at an early stage and ensures that workplace practices comply with applicable legislation.
Under Turkish law, mandatory mediation is a prerequisite for filing lawsuits in many employment-related disputes between employers and employees. Mediation provides an opportunity for the parties to resolve their dispute efficiently before initiating court proceedings.
Where the legal requirements prescribed by law are satisfied, employees whose employment has been terminated without a valid legal reason may file a reinstatement claim. Each case should be assessed individually based on its specific facts and legal circumstances.
An employment lawyer provides comprehensive legal support throughout every stage of the employment relationship, including drafting employment agreements, advising employers, ensuring employment law compliance, managing termination procedures, handling employment claims, advising on occupational health and safety, collective employment law matters, mediation, and litigation.

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