What Is Severance Pay? Who Is Entitled to It and How Is It Calculated? Meta Title: What Is Severance Pay? Who Is Entitled to It? | Turkish Labor Law Meta Description: What is severance pay in Türkiye? Learn who is entitled to severance pay, how it is calculated, termination conditions, foreign workers’ rights, and employer […]
One of the most common misconceptions among expatriates in Turkey is that their labor rights are tied strictly to the validity of their work permits. However, under the Turkish Labor Law (No. 4857), foreign employees enjoy almost the exact same protections as Turkish citizens regarding termination of employment. If you are working in Turkey, understanding […]
1. Legal Framework Employment relationships between foreign employers and Turkish nationals working in Turkey are primarily governed by: 📌 Even if the employer is not based in Turkey, if the place of work is in Turkey, Turkish labor law generally applies (PIL Art. 27–28). 2. Applicable Law in Employment Contracts According to the Private International […]