Coordinate the employment contract, work authorisation, wages and termination rights when working for a Turkish employer.
Next steps
Identify the employer, job, workplace and period actually worked. Compare the contract with payroll, bank transfers and social-security records. Nationality and permit status can affect work authorisation, while wage and termination questions require their own assessment. An English contract does not necessarily mean that foreign law governs the whole employment relationship.
Claims may involve unpaid pay, overtime, termination compensation or reinstatement, depending on the facts and applicable conditions. Do not treat every departure as creating the same entitlements. Many employment disputes require mediation before court proceedings. The claim type, notification date and limitation rules determine what must happen first.
Documents to prepare
- Employment contract and work permit
- Payroll, bank payments and SGK records
- Working-time evidence
- Termination and settlement correspondence
Do I need to travel?
An initial review can begin while you live abroad. Personal attendance, authority and original documents depend on the procedure.
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Foreign Employees in Turkey: Work Permits and Unpaid WagesA residence card alone does not settle work authorisation or the evidence needed to recover unpaid employment entitlements.