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Yabancılar Hukuku

Çalışma İzni Transfer Muvafakatname Örneği

Çalışma izni transfer sürecinde, mevcut işverenin onayı büyük önem taşımaktadır. Özellikle işveren değişikliği durumlarında talep edilen muvafakatname, başvurunun sorunsuz ilerleye…
Yabancılar Hukuku

How Is a Work Permit Transfer Done in Turkey? The Re-Application Process and Key Considerations

In Turkey, the transfer of a foreign employee from one employer to another while their existing work permit remains valid is commonly referred to as a "transfer." However, its corr…
Ceza Hukuku

Ön Ödeme Teklifi Nereye Ödenir?

Ceza soruşturmalarında bazı suçlar bakımından Cumhuriyet savcılığı tarafından şüpheliye ön ödeme teklifi yapılabilmektedir. Ön ödeme kurumu, belirli bir miktarın ödenmesi karşılığı…
Ceza Hukuku

Ruhsatsız Bina Yaptım, Hapis Cezası Alır mıyım? İmar Suçunda Ceza ve Kurtuluş Yolları

5237 sayılı Türk Ceza Kanunu'nun 184. maddesi kapsamında düzenlenen imar kirliliğine neden olma suçu, ruhsatsız veya ruhsata aykırı yapılaşmayı artık yalnızca idari bir ihlal olmak…
Medeni Usul Hukuku

What Is the Preliminary Examination Hearing? What Happens at the Hearing?

After a civil action is filed, the preliminary examination hearing is the first stage at which the parties appear before the court in person. This hearing determines the course of…
İdari Yaptırımlar

Drink Driving in Turkey 2026: Updated Fines, Licence Sanctions and Imprisonment

Drink driving is a serious traffic offence in Turkey that attracts both administrative and criminal sanctions. Law No. 7574, published in the Official Gazette on 27 February 2026,…
Gayrimenkul Hukuku

Registration of Lease Agreements at the Land Registry: The Most Effective Way to Protect Long-Term Investments in Factories and Production Facilities

One of the greatest risks facing entrepreneurs who enter into long-term leases of high-investment premises such as factories, production facilities or warehouses is the transfer of…
İdari Yaptırımlar

Can You Challenge a Municipal Demolition Order and Fine? Your Rights Under Turkish Planning Law

Demolition orders and heavy administrative fines issued by municipalities on grounds of unlicensed construction are not always lawful. Is it possible to challenge such decisions? O…
Genel

Does Your Company Have Legal Counsel? The Importance of Corporate Legal Support

Many businesses treat legal support as something needed only when a problem arises. In reality, corporate legal consultancy is the most effective way to protect a company from seri…
Genel

You Can Get Your Money Back After Credit Card Fraud: The Chargeback Right

Has an unauthorised transaction appeared on your credit card? Were you charged for a product you never received? There is a right that many people are unaware of: the chargeback. T…
Genel

What Happens If I Miss the First Court Hearing? Consequences for Claimants and Defendants at the Preliminary Examination Stage

The preliminary examination hearing is the first hearing in civil proceedings and sets the course of the entire litigation. What happens if you fail to attend? The consequences dif…
Ceza Hukuku

How Is a HAGB (Deferment of Verdict) Decision Dismissed? What Happens at the End of the Probation Period? (2026 Update)

The Deferment of Announcement of Verdict (HAGB) is a mechanism in Turkish criminal law under which a court's conviction does not produce legal consequences for the defendant during…
Genel

I Was Summoned as a Witness — What Happens If I Don't Appear in Court?

When you are required to give testimony in a case, you will receive an official summons from the court. Complying with that summons is a legal obligation. So what happens if you fa…
İş Hukuku

Dismissed Without Being Paid for Annual Leave: What Are My Rights?

An employee who has been dismissed has the right to claim payment for unused annual leave days. This receivable is subject to a 5-year statute of limitations, and the burden of pro…
Değer Kaybı

Vehicle Depreciation After a Traffic Accident: What Are Your Rights?

Many vehicle owners who have been involved in a traffic accident assume that once the physical damage is repaired, the matter is closed. However, a vehicle that has been in an acci…
Değer Kaybı

The Insurance Company Paid for Depreciation, But I Still Received an Enforcement Notice: What Should I Do?

The initiation of enforcement proceedings despite the insurance company having paid compensation for vehicle depreciation is a frequently encountered situation in practice. After a…
Değer Kaybı

Did You Receive a Call from an Unknown Number? Beware of Vehicle Depreciation Scams!

Introduction One of the types of damages arising after traffic accidents is the depreciation in the value of the vehicle. In practice, this type of damage is often overlooked or ca…
Ceza Hukuku

Does an Investigation File Appear on My Criminal Record?

Introduction In criminal law practice, one of the most frequently asked questions by individuals who are subject to an investigation is whether this process will have any impact on…
İş Hukuku

Time Management in Reinstatement Claims: Key Deadlines and Common Pitfalls

In reinstatement (re-employment) lawsuits, the application to mediation and the peremptory (forfeiture) time limits are as crucial as the merits of the case; failure to comply with…
İş Hukuku

I Am Not Receiving My Overtime Pay: What Are My Rights and How Can I Claim Them?

Overtime pay is a right secured by law and constitutes the compensation for the employee’s labor. Nevertheless, in practice, many employees either do not receive their overtime pay…
İş Hukuku

Part of My Salary Is Paid in Cash: What Are My Rights and How Can I Prove It?

The practice of paying part of the salary through a bank transfer and the remaining part in cash, while declaring the employee as earning only the minimum wage in Social Security (…
Gayrimenkul Hukuku

What Happens If I Delay My Rent Payment?

A lease agreement is a contract that creates mutual rights and obligations between the landlord and the tenant. One of the fundamental elements of this agreement is the timely and…
İcra ve İflas Hukuku

An Enforcement Notice Has Been Delivered to My Home: What Should I Do?

Enforcement proceedings are a legal process through which a debt is collected by the authority of the state. In practice, many people panic when they receive what is commonly refer…
Gayrimenkul Hukuku

Liability for Maintenance Fees in Residential Complexes: Owner or Tenant?

One of the most common disputes in properties subject to condominium ownership concerns who is responsible for paying maintenance fees. This issue frequently gives rise to conflict…
İdari Yaptırımlar

Objection to Alcohol Measurement: What Should Be Done After a Police Check?

In administrative sanctions imposed for driving under the influence, the results obtained from breathalyzer devices are taken as the basis. However, in practice, such measurements…
Yabancılar Hukuku

Required Documents for a Work Permit (2025 Updated Guide)

In order for foreign nationals to legally work in Türkiye, an application for a work permit must be submitted. During this application process, there are documents that need to be…
İş Hukuku

Payroll Fraud in Employee–Employer Disputes

Wage receivables are among the most common sources of disputes in employee–employer relations. In particular, different practices by employers may arise regarding overtime, weekly…
İcra ve İflas Hukuku

The Evidentiary Value of Negotiable Instruments in Admission of Claim Proceedings

Admission of claim proceedings constitute one of the most contentious areas of bankruptcy law. The question of which evidence creditors must rely on to substantiate their claims, e…
Yabancılar Hukuku

Work Permit Requirements and Sanctions for Violations in Türkiye (2025 Update)

GENERAL OVERVIEWForeigners’ right to work in Türkiye is regulated by the International Labor Law No. 6735 [...]
Yabancılar Hukuku

Deportation Procedures and Legal Process for Foreigners

OverviewForeigners without a legal right to stay in our country may be subject to deportation and administrative detention decisions by the Directorate General of Migration Managem…
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