Applying for Mediation Prior to Litigation Becomes Compulsory for Labor Disputes

The procedures of trials for labor disputes have been amended by the Act no. 7036, Labour Courts Act, whereas applying for mediation proceedings prior to litigation have been imposed as a condition precedent for the labor dispute law suits to be filed after 01.01.2018. However, the labor disputes stemming from occupational accidents or Professional diseases are exempted from such condition. (25.10.2017)