Article 18 of the Labor Law No. 4857 states that thirty or more
In workplaces employing workers, an employee with at least six months of seniority can be employed for an indefinite period of time.
termination of the employment contract must be based on a valid reason. Employment contract
The employee whose termination is not based on a valid reason Articles 20 and 21 of the Labor Law No. 4857
in accordance with the law, he/she will be able to file a reinstatement case.
Duration and procedure for filing a reemployment lawsuit Labor Law No. 4857
It is regulated in Article 20 of the Law. According to this article; "The employee whose employment contract is terminated,
no reason is given in the termination notice or the reason given is not a valid reason
is within one month from the date of notification of termination by claiming that it is not.
court in a court of law. If the parties agree, the dispute may be referred to a special arbitrator within the same period.
is taken away.
The burden of proof that the termination is based on a valid reason lies with the employer. The
worker must prove that the termination
If it claims that it is based on another reason, it is obliged to prove this claim.
The case shall be concluded within two months according to the expedited procedure. The
decision of the court
In case of appeal, the Court of Cassation shall render a final decision within one month."
Again, the issues that the employee may request as a result of the reinstatement lawsuit are
regulated by the Labor Law No. 4857
Article 21 regulates. Accordingly; "Unless a valid reason is shown by the employer or
the court or the special arbitrator determines that the reason given is not valid
If the termination is deemed invalid, the employer is obliged to reinstate the employee within
one month.
must. If the employer fails to reinstate the worker within one month upon his/her application,
he/she shall be paid at least
shall be liable to pay compensation in the amount of four months' and at most eight months'
wages.
Failure to reinstate the employee when the court or special arbitrator decides that the
termination is invalid
also determines the amount of compensation to be paid in the event of an accident.
Until the finalization of the decision, the worker is entitled to a maximum of four months for
the period he was not employed.
wages and other rights are paid.
If the worker is restarted, the wage for the notice period paid in advance and severance pay,
deducted from the payment to be made according to the provisions of the above paragraph. To the
worker who is not reemployed
notice period has not been given or the wage for the notice period has not been paid in advance.
of the fee amount is paid separately.
Within ten working days from the notification of the finalized court or special arbitral award
must apply to the employer to start work. The worker must apply within this period
is not found, the termination by the employer shall be deemed a valid termination and the
employer shall only
will be liable for the legal consequences.
The provisions of the first, second and third paragraphs of this article shall not be
applicable to contracts
cannot be changed; contractual provisions to the contrary are invalid."