LAW
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
LAW3311 Individual Employment Relations Law Fall 3 0 1 4
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: En
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Prof. Dr. FATMA BURCU SAVAŞ
Course Lecturer(s): Prof. Dr. FATMA BURCU SAVAŞ
Course Objectives: The main objective of this course is to define the basic terms of labor law basically individual labour law such as employee, employer and employment contract and to discuss the types, rights and obligations based on employment contracts as well as the legal consequences of the termination of them.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Defines the basic terms of Labor Law such as employer, emloyee, subcontractor and quasi emloyee.
2. Determines the types of employment contracts and analyzes the conditions and consequences of each type.
3. Distinguishes employment contracts from the other contracts which contain the obligation to perform work.
4. Defines the rights and obligations of the employee based on the employment contract.
5. Defines the rights and obligations of the employer based on the employment contract.
6. Analyzes the obligations of the employee after the termination of the employment contract.
7. Analyzes the features of the employee who have labour security.
8. Determines the wages, severence pays and compensations and states the amounts.
9. Evaluates the termination of the employment contract by the employee or employer and its legal consequences.
10. Analyzes the regulations about working and resting times.

Course Content

1. Week : Basic Principles and The Concept of Labour Law
2. Week : Sources of Labour Law and The Basic Terms: Employee and Quasi Employee
3. Week : Basic Terms: Workplace (Unit) and Employer, Subcontractor, The Limitations and Consequences of Employer-Subcontractor Relationship
4. Week : The Definition and Forms of Employment Contracts: Employment Contracts with Definite and Indefinite Term Work, Part-Time and Full-Time Employment Contracts and Subspecies
5. Week : Practical Course
6. Week : Additional Types of Employment Contracts: Seasonal Contracts, Contracts with Probation Clause and Temporary Emloyment Relationship
7. Week : Obligations of Employee: To Perform Work, To Obey, To Abide the Duty of Loyalty, Not to Compete
8. Week : Mid-Term Exam
9. Week : Obligations of the Employer: Equal Treatment and the Essence of the Obligation, Duty to Protect Employee and the Suspension of the Contract, To Pay the Wages, Concept and Types of Wages
10. Week : Termination of the Contract and Notice for the Termination
11. Week : Job Security System: Distinction Between Terminations which Prerequisites Notification and Termination of the Contracts for Just Cause
12. Week : Legal Consequences of the Termination of the Contract: Severance Pay, Certificate of Employment and Certificate of Release (Acquittance)
13. Week : Practical Course
14. Week : Organization of Work: Working Time and Time for Rest, Annual Leave with Pay

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Basic Principles and The Concept of Labour Law
2) Sources of Labour Law and The Basic Terms: Employee and Quasi Employee
3) Basic Terms: Workplace (Unit) and Employer, Subcontractor, The Limitations and Consequences of Employer-Subcontractor Relationship
4) The Definition and Forms of Employment Contracts: Employment Contracts with Definite and Indefinite Term Work, Part-Time and Full-Time Employment Contracts and Subspecies
5) Practical Course
6) Additional Types of Employment Contracts: Seasonal Contracts, Contracts with Probation Clause and Temporary Emloyment Relationship
7) Obligations of Employee: To Perform Work, To Obey, To Abide the Duty of Loyalty, Not to Compete
8) Midterm Exam
9) Obligations of the Employer: Equal Treatment and the Essence of the Obligation, Duty to Protect Employee and the Suspension of the Contract, To Pay the Wages, Concept and Types of Wages
10) Termination of the Contract and Notice for the Termination
11) Job Security System: Distinction Between Terminations which Prerequisites Notification and Termination of the Contracts for Just Cause
12) Legal Consequences of the Termination of the Contract: Severance Pay, Certificate of Employment and Certificate of Release (Acquittance)
13) Practical Course
14) Organization of Work: Working Time and Time for Rest, Annual Leave with Pay

Sources

Course Notes: Haluk Hadi Sümer, İş Hukuku, Seçkin Yayınları Tankut Centel/Murat Demircioğlu/ Hasan Ali Kaplan, İş Hukuku, Beta Yayınları.
References: Haluk Hadi Sümer, İş Hukuku, Seçkin Yayınları Tankut Centel/Murat Demircioğlu/ Hasan Ali Kaplan, İş Hukuku, Beta Yayınları.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance % 0
Laboratory % 0
Application % 0
Field Work % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Quizzes % 0
Homework Assignments % 0
Presentation % 0
Project % 0
Seminar % 0
Midterms 1 % 40
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 60
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 13 26
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 13 91
Presentations / Seminar
Project
Homework Assignments
Quizzes
Preliminary Jury
Midterms 1 2
Paper Submission
Jury
Final 1 2
Total Workload 121

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) List the relations between concepts and institutions related to various legal disciplines and this concepts and institutions.
2) Have the knowledge of legal methodology and methods of comment.
3) Comment the modern legal gains with the historical knowledge.
4) Have the knowledge of philosophical currents of thought which are the bases of legal rules.
5) Have the knowledge of legal regulations, judicial decisions and the scientific evaluations related to them.
6) Resolve the juridical disagreements in light of legal acts, juridical decisions and doctrine.
7) Use at least one foreign language as scientific language.
8) Have the knowledge of the political and juridical foundation of the state.
9) Have the knowledge of the historical development of the rights of individuals and societies and of the basic documents which are accepted throughout this development.
10) Have the ability to resolve the disagreements which can violate the social order in national or international level.
11) Have the ability to prevent the juridical disagreements between individuals.
12) Have the knowledge of international and comparative law systems.
13) Have the ability of the construction and the conduct of the national and international commercial relations.
14) Use Turkish in an efficient way both verbal and written.
15) Have the ability of the professional and the ethical responsibility.
16) Have the knowledge on the European Union’s legislation and institutions.
17) Have the knowledge on juridical regulations and applications related to economical and financial mechanisms.
18) Have the knowledge of the operation of the national and international judicial bodies.