Employer–employee disputes, employment contracts and collective labour relations.
Labour law regulates every stage of the relationship between employee and employer, from formation to termination. At Özel & Demir Law and Consultancy, we provide comprehensive services to both employers and employees, from drafting employment contracts to resolving disputes.
Ensuring compliance in working relationships, minimising potential disputes and managing them effectively when they arise are our core priorities.
A significant portion of labour disputes is subject to mandatory pre-litigation mediation. We structure the process correctly from the start, carefully assess the evidence and personnel file, and determine together a fast, cost-effective resolution where possible or a strong litigation strategy where necessary.
With our extensive litigation practice in labour law and command of current case law, we work with a results-oriented approach in both employer risk management and the protection of employee rights.
Reinstatement requests first go to mandatory mediation; if no settlement is reached, a claim is filed within the statutory period. Because deadlines can cause loss of rights, expert advice should be sought without delay.
As a rule, at least one year of seniority with the same employer and one of the termination grounds set out in law are required. The specific situation must always be assessed.
Evidence showing continuity and systematic conduct — such as emails, messages, witness statements and medical reports — is important.
Limitation periods vary by the type of claim; early advice is recommended to avoid loss of rights.