Labor & Employment Law

What are the Duties of a Labor Law Lawyer?

Labor law lawyers provide consultancy on workplace law issues and represent their clients on labor law issues. The main duties of labor law lawyers are:

Providing consultancy on workplace law issues: Labor law lawyers know the legal regulations regarding the rights of employers and employees and guide their clients appropriately.

Preparation and revision of workplace contracts: Labor law lawyers also assist their clients in the preparation and revision of workplace contracts. Workplace contracts form the basis of the relationship between employer and employee and therefore it is important to prepare and manage the contract correctly.

Identifying and analyzing problems related to labor law: Labor law lawyers identify and analyze the problems their clients encounter in workplace law matters. These issues may include issues such as workers' rights, workplace safety, hiring and firing of workers, wages, working hours and compensation.

Following up legal regulations regarding employee and employer rights: Labor law lawyers follow the legal regulations regarding employee and employer rights. These regulations include issues such as workers' rights, workplace safety, working hours, wages and compensation.

Negotiating and mediating on labor law issues: Labor law lawyers help their clients negotiate and mediate on labor law issues. In this way, problems between employees and employers can be resolved more quickly and appropriately.

Filing a lawsuit or defending their clients in labor law-related disputes: Labor law lawyers help their clients file or defend their clients in labor law-related disputes. In this way, the rights of clients are protected.

Labor Law Case Fees

In labor law cases, lawyers' fees may vary depending on the nature, complexity, duration and experience of the lawyer of the case. Additionally, lawyers' pricing policies may also vary.

In Türkiye, attorney fees are determined by the Union of Turkish Bar Associations. Remuneration of lawyers in labor law cases is also made according to this tariff. According to the tariff, attorney fees in labor law cases are determined according to the nature of the case.

Another point that should not be forgotten is that attorney fees can be deducted from the compensation to be paid as a result of the case. This means that if you win the case, attorney fees can be deducted from the other party's payment.