The Reason Behind the Legislation
Since 1950, when the 5521 numbered Code of the Labor Courts had
entered into force, the population in Turkey has increased rapidly,
business life has changed and developed and, accordingly, the
number of labor law disputes and types have increased. During this
period of time, significant amendments have been made in the core
legislation and regulations on the judicial principles of the civil
courts. However, the legislation regulating the jurisdiction before
the Labor Courts has not been within the scope of these
amendments.
In Turkey, the judicial authorities failed to cope with labor
law disputes within the desired period of time within which very
high numbers in line with the high population and high numbers of
employees were recorded. The disputes arising from the labor law
take an important place in the agenda of the jurisdiction.
Approximately 15% of legal disputes before the first instance
courts, and approximately 30% of
