1. Legal Basis: Which Laws Govern Foreign Employees in Turkey? When a foreign employee works in Turkey under a valid employment contract, the relationship is usually governed by: A foreign employee with a work permit is generally treated like a Turkish employee in terms of: Therefore, as a default rule, the same termination rules apply […]
Introduction The rules on termination, breach, and remedies in international contracts are fundamental to global commerce. When a contract crosses borders, legal systems may diverge on how to define a breach, when termination is justified, and what remedies are available. To provide predictability, international conventions such as the CISG and soft-law instruments like the UNIDROIT […]
Introduction Multinational corporations (MNCs) often operate across multiple jurisdictions, requiring them to align their global policies with local labor laws. In Turkey, employment termination practices must comply with Law No. 4857 (Turkish Labor Code), which provides specific protections to employees against arbitrary dismissal. This article analyzes the challenges MNCs face in harmonizing global layoff strategies […]
Termination is ending the employment connection between an employee and an employer under Turkish labor law. When an employee decides to leave a position, they may resign. On the other side, the employer has the right to fire the worker if the circumstances and legal processes are met. The notification requirements for termination must be […]