I was dismissed from the job where I worked for 3 years without being informed, and they did not pay my notice compensation. Honestly, I don't have the financial means to hire a lawyer, but I want to pursue my rights. Do you think I would win if I filed a lawsuit, or would I just incur worse damages?
I've been through the same thing. I was fired from a job I worked at for 5 years, and they didn't pay my notice compensation. I took it to court, won, but the case lasted 1.5 years. If your documents are complete and it's clear you were dismissed, don't be afraid to file a lawsuit.
Honey, if I were you, I would talk to the employer again first. Court cases take a long time and are a mental struggle. Maybe you can settle and get some of it? There's no need to solve it all through a lawsuit; try to find a middle ground.
You said you were fired without notice; didn't they give you a termination notice? Was there no phone call, email, etc.? This is important because you could use it as evidence.
If you have been dismissed without a notice period, this is already against the Labor Law. However, before filing a lawsuit, you must have complete documents like your employment contract and social security records. Otherwise, the process may be prolonged or rejected. You can apply for free attorney support from the bar associations.
Let me add something: I didn't receive any notification when I was laid off. I just noticed that my salary hadn’t been deposited, and when I called HR, I learned about the situation. There was neither written nor verbal notice.
But on the other hand, think about this: if you file a lawsuit, won't that create tension between you and the workplace environment? Turkey is a small place. When you're looking for another job, this lawsuit might cause issues. I think you should talk face-to-face a couple more times.
