ADAR LAW OFFICE · ISTANBUL
Employment law in Türkiye, explained in English.
Dismissal, unpaid wages and employment documents can raise several questions at once. Start with the issue you face, the dates and the records available. Av. Murat Adar advises on Turkish employment matters from his office in Bağcılar, Istanbul.
Employee Rights in Türkiye: Documents, Claims and First Steps
A practical starting point for employees working in Türkiye: identify your employment status, the issue you face and the records needed to assess it.
Read the guide →Dismissal and Reinstatement Claims in Türkiye
Dismissal can raise separate questions about unpaid claims, severance, notice and the validity of the termination. Start with the written notice and the date it reached you.
Read the guide →Severance and Notice Pay in Türkiye: Eligibility and Calculation
Severance pay and notice pay have different conditions. A calculation is useful only after the reason for ending employment, the service period and the correct wage basis are identified.
Read the guide →Unpaid Salary and Overtime in Türkiye: Evidence and Claim Preparation
Build a month-by-month picture of agreed wages, work performed and payments received. A total estimate without the underlying periods can hide both missing claims and double counting.
Read the guide →Foreign Employees in Türkiye: Employment Rights and Work-Permit Records
Employment rights, work authorisation and residence status are connected but distinct. Review the documents for each issue rather than treating one approval as a complete answer.
Read the guide →Employment Lawyer for Employers in Istanbul: Contracts, Payroll and Dismissal
Adar Law Office reviews employment relationships from recruitment to termination, with the aim of matching workplace decisions to clear records, lawful procedures and defined responsibilities.
Read the guide →Contact an Employment Lawyer in Istanbul — Murat Adar
Describe whether you are an employee or employer, the issue you face and any important notice or hearing date. Adar Law Office is based in Bağcılar, Istanbul.
Read the guide →From the first enquiry to a defined scope of work
- Identify the issue, employment dates and any notice or hearing date.
- Review the contract, payroll, payment records and relevant correspondence.
- Separate possible claims, evidence and procedural steps.
- Agree the scope and fees before representation begins.
Av. Murat Adar · Istanbul Bar Association 21499. The office has operated since 1999. Professional background and documents (Turkish).