The term of notice for termination of Labour Contracts Signed for a Non-specified Term Under Turkish Law

According to the Turkish Labour Law (Article 17), depending on the period of time the employee has worked for the company, the period/term of notice for termination is stipulated as follows (Unless otherwise agreed between the parties):

i) For a work period less than six months, the contract can be terminated in two weeks after the notice of termination.

ii) For a work period more than six months but less than one and a half year, the contract can be terminated in four weeks after the notice of termination,

iii) For a work period more than one and a half year and less than three years, the contract can be terminated in six weeks after the notice of termination.

iv) For a work period more than three years, the contract can be terminated in eight weeks after the notice of termination.

So, let's say, if an employee has been working for more than one and a half year but less than three years, a term of six weeks must be granted before the date of termination.

If there is a written contract signed between the parties, the provisions of the contract will prevail. 

The terms of notice cannot be reduced against the benefit of the employee.