How long is the notice period and how is it calculated?

According to the Labor Law, before the termination of an employment contract of indefinite duration, the parties must notify each other. The notice period allows the parties to organize their affairs for a certain period of time before the termination of the employment contract and gives the employer or employee time to look for a new job.

HOW IS THE NOTICE PERIOD CALCULATED?

The notice period varies depending on the employee’s seniority. According to the Labor Law, the notice period is 2 weeks for an employee with a seniority period of less than 6 months, the notice period is 4 weeks for an employee with a seniority period of 6 to 1.5 months. years, and the notice period for an employee with a period of seniority from 1.5 years to 3 years, the notice period is 6 weeks and 8 weeks for employees with a period of seniority greater than 3 years.

The notice period begins as soon as the termination notice reaches the other party. Whatever day of the week the notice of termination is given, the contract ends on the day of the last week corresponding to the day on which the termination was made.

Notice compensation is calculated as follows;

-Less than 6 months 2 Weeks 2 Weekly salaries
-More than 6 months, less than 1.5 years 4 weeks 4 weekly salaries
-More than 1.5 years, less than 3 years 6 Weeks 6 Weekly salaries
-More than 3 years 8 Weeks 8 Weekly salaries

WHAT IS THE NOTICE PERIOD?

The notice period, which is valid for employees with an employment contract of indefinite duration, is a notice period valid for both the employee and the employer. If the employee resigns from the institution or organization for which he works without good reason, and if the employer has not terminated the employee’s employment contract for valid reasons, the notice period is the process in which the party who wishes to terminate the contract notifies the other party in writing of this situation within a specified period. The length of this period will be determined by the person’s seniority in the job.

IS JOB SEARCH PERMIT GRANTED DURING THE NOTICE PERIOD?

According to the Labor Law, the employee can search for work two hours a day during the notice period. The leave to look for work covers the time that the worker will dedicate to finding a new job and is paid. The worker can also use the job search permit collectively.