Course Credit
ECTS Credit
Course Type
Instructional Language
Programs that can take the course
This course focuses on the interpretation of legislation and the development of judicial decisions in light of the fundamental principles and rules of labour law. It covers key topics in labour law, including the status of employee and employer, the relationship between the primary employer and subcontractor, types of employment contracts, termination of employment contracts, severance and notice pay, working hours, overtime, the employee’s duty of non-competition and the employer’s obligation to pay wages.
Textbook and / or References
Haluk Hadi SÜMER: Labour Law Applications, Ankara 2024.
S. Alp LİMONCUOĞLU: Practical Studies on Individual Labour Law, Ankara 2024.
Ender DEMİR: Labour Law Practical Study Book, İstanbul 2023.
The main objective of this course is to enable students to evaluate labour law rules not only theoretically but also through practical applications, analyze labour law disputes and develop the necessary legal arguments to resolve disputes in light of current judicial decisions.
1. Identifies and distinguishes key concepts of labour law in concrete disputes, analyzes encountered problems in practice.
2. Applies legislation in common disputes such as types of employment contracts, rights and obligations arising from employment contracts, termination of contracts and working and rest periods. Determines the responsibilities of employees and employers and possesses the ability to assert rights before judicial authorities and other institutions.
3. Prepares legal documents related to labour law, such as petitions, notices and defense statements. Drafts legal submissions and correspondence in compliance with legal procedures and prepares reports.
4. Keeps up with legislative changes, high court decisions and academic studies on labour law, utilizing up-to-date legal knowledge. Develops the ability to interpret conflicting interests and determine which labour law principle should take precedence in legal disputes.
5. Effectively uses information technologies in labour law dispute processes, such as accessing legal databases, monitoring the official gazette and retrieving judicial decisions electronically.
Week 1: Introduction to labour law practices
Week 2: Disputes related to the sources of labour law
Week 3: Disputes concerning the scope of labour law
Week 4: Disputes related to labour jurisdiction / Mediation process disputes
Week 5: Disputes regarding the determination of the worker/employee concept
Week 6: Disputes regarding the status of the employer
Week 7: Disputes concerning the elements and types of employment contracts
Week 8: Disputes related to employee obligations (e.g., duty of care, duty of loyalty)
Week 9: Disputes concerning the employer’s obligation to pay wages and the duty of employee protection
Week 10: Disputes related to job security provisions
Week 11: Disputes regarding the legal consequences of employment contract termination
Week 12: Disputes related to working and rest periods
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