EMPLOYEE'S TERMINATION NOTICE FOR JUST CAUSE (EXTENDED)

TO THE NOTARY OFFICE OF THE REPUBLIC OF TURKEY ……………

– WARNING LETTER –

NOTICE ISSUED BY: Ayşe DEMİR (TC 12345678901) – İncirli Mah. İnönü Cd. No: 12 D:5 Bakırköy/İstanbul RECIPIENT: ABC Accounting and Consulting Trade Ltd. Co. (MERSİS: 0123456789012345) – Yenibosna Merkez Mah. Sanayi Sk. No: 8 Bahçelievler/İstanbul SUBJECT: My request for immediate termination of my employment contract for just cause pursuant to Article 24/II of the Labor Law No. 4857 ; and alternatively, provided the conditions are met, for termination to be considered as termination due to marriage pursuant to Article 14 of Law No. 1475, and payment of my labor receivables, itemized in the explanations section, together with legal interest.

EXPLANATIONS

1. Length of Employment and Position: I have been actively working as an accounting employee at your company since January 15, 2023. However, I have learned from my e-Government records that my official employment commencement notification was submitted to the Social Security Institution (SGK) on February 1, 2023. This discrepancy between my actual start date and the SGK notification is detrimental to my social security rights.
   

2. Working Hours and Overtime: From the date I started work until my termination date of September 29, 2025, I worked weekdays from 07:00 to 20:00 and Saturdays from 07:00 to 20:00 . My overtime pay, which I am entitled to under Article 41 of the Labor Law for working more than 45 hours per week, was never paid to me , nor was it reflected in my payroll or social security contributions.
   

3. Work on National Holidays and Public Holidays (NTP): Although I actually worked on NTP days during the period in question, the wages I was entitled to under Article 47 were not paid and were not recorded in my payroll.
   

4. Non-Payment/Underpayment of Wages and Benefits: In some months, payments were made late/incompletely , and in other months, elements of the gross wage such as meal, transportation, and bonuses were completely ignored. This constitutes a valid reason for termination under Article 24/II-e of the Labor Law
   

5. Marriage Information (Regarding the Alternative Claim): I got married on June 12, 2024 (a photocopy of my marriage certificate is attached). Even if my grounds for justified termination are not accepted, I alternatively argue that, as a female employee, I should be considered entitled to severance pay due to marriage in accordance with Article 14 of Law No. 1475
   

6. Termination Notice: For the reasons summarized above, I hereby declare that I am IMMEDIATELY TERMINATING my employment contract with JUST CAUSE as of September 29, 2025 , and that I have notified the recipient of my intention to terminate the contract with this notice
   

REQUESTS

Without prejudice to all my other legal rights, I hereby notify you that the following receivables must be paid to the IBAN I have provided below within 7 days of the notification of this notice ; otherwise, I will resort to mandatory mediation in accordance with the Labor Courts Law No. 7036 , and if no agreement is reached, I will initiate legal proceedings/enforcement actions under the Labor Court and the Enforcement and Bankruptcy Law , and I will also demand interest at the highest rate applicable to deposits (with regard to severance pay) and legal interest from the date of default

1. Severance pay: My severance pay will be calculated based on my gross salary (salary + regularly paid fringe benefits) and my length of service (due to justified termination or marriage as an alternative).

2. Unpaid wages: All my outstanding wages, including the last 14 days' wages accrued up to the termination date, that remain unpaid (Turkish Code of Obligations, Articles 117 et seq.).

3. Overtime pay: I will receive 50% increased overtime pay for any hours worked exceeding 45 hours throughout the semester .

4. UBGT Compensation: My wages will be calculated at 100% for work performed on national holidays and public holidays .

5. Annual leave pay: unused 14 days of annual leave (Labor Law Article 59).

6. Correction of incomplete SGK (Social Security Institution) notifications: I request that my actual start date of employment be corrected to January 15, 2023, in the SGK records , and that all legal procedures related to the incomplete notification be carried out by you, reserving my existing/future rights.

Payment IBAN: TR00 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 (Ayşe DEMİR)

EVIDENCE

e-Government Social Security Institution (SGK) service records, salary payment records/bank statements, payrolls, attendance and entry/exit records, shift schedules, digital logs, WhatsApp/corporate email correspondence, camera recordings, witness statements, copy of marriage certificate, and any other legal evidence as needed.

CONCLUSION and REQUEST

For the reasons explained above, I hereby notify the recipient that my employment contract has been terminated for just cause and demand payment of all my outstanding wages , itemized above, along with legal interest, within 7 days ; otherwise, I will resort to mediation and legal action . I do not intend to release any debt; partial payment/check/signature should not be interpreted as a release.

Dear Notary Public;
I request that a copy of this notice be delivered to the addressee via the PTT (Turkish Post Office), that a copy be kept in your office's file , and that a copy be given to me . 29/09/2025 – Istanbul

WARNING ISSUED BY
Ayşe DEMİR
(Signature)

APPENDICES:

1. Photocopy of marriage certificate (12.06.2024)

2. e-Government Social Security Institution (SGK) service record printout

3. Bank statements/payslips for the last 12 months (if available)