Termination of employment contract is made with written notification. Labor Law Article 18.
Termination by the Employer
- Valid reason is required (30+ workers)
- Written notification
- Justification for reason
- Notice period
- All compensation
Termination by the Employee
- Written is recommended (oral is also valid, but proof difficult)
- Notarized safest
- Notice period (employee must also comply)
- No seniority for resignation without reason
Termination for Just Cause
- No notice period required
- Employee: receives seniority
- Employer: contract ends immediately
Invalid Termination
- Reinstatement lawsuit
- Up to 4 months idle time compensation
- 4-8 months non-employment compensation
Supreme Court 9. HD
9. HD adopts that the termination notification should be "clear and concise", the reason should be stated, and incomplete notification may lead to invalidity.
Labor law attorney is recommended.