This guide concerns the law and procedures of Türkiye.
Short answer
Severance and notice compensation have different conditions. Length of service, contract type, who terminated employment and why must be considered together; salary alone cannot establish entitlement.
Before using a calculator, examine the reason for termination
A departing employee may give their years of service and final salary to ask what they will receive. Those details matter, but they do not establish that every departure attracts the same compensation. First understand the termination notice, how events developed and the applicable employment regime.
Severance assessment considers service length and statutory conditions for termination; notice compensation concerns the obligation to give notice and the way the contract ends. Entitlement to one does not necessarily create entitlement to the other. An allegation of justified termination must be examined on its own grounds.
The last bank payment may not show the whole picture
The components of pay and which payments are regular can matter to the calculation. Any difference between payroll and bank records should be explained. Bonuses, benefits and irregular payments are not treated identically in every calculation merely because they have similar names.
Separate claims may concern unpaid wages, unused annual leave or working time. These should not be merged into a single item called “compensation”. Distinguishing periods, payments and claims makes the file easier to understand.
Signed documents are part of the file
A resignation, termination notice, payment receipt and release serve different purposes. Their headings do not reveal every legal effect; content, date and circumstances must be considered together. Keeping a copy helps later review.
Reinstatement and monetary claims may have different application requirements and deadlines. Whether mediation is required and when the relevant period starts should be assessed promptly. There is no single application calendar suitable for every employment relationship.
Consultation preparation checklist
- Employment contract and attachments
- Termination or resignation document
- Payroll and bank records
- Employment dates and leave records
Frequently asked questions
Does every resignation attract severance pay?
No. The reason for departure and statutory conditions require examination; the word resignation alone does not explain every possibility.
Does severance entitlement always mean notice compensation too?
No. These claims have different conditions and are assessed separately.
Sources and relevant legislation
- Labour Law: frequently asked questions — Ministry of Labour and Social Security
- Mediation: frequently asked questions — Ministry of Justice
Source review and preparation: October 16, 2026. Legislation and practice can change; the current text and individual circumstances must be reviewed before applying.
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