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The Chamber held that failing to obtain the employee's defence under Article 19 of the Labour Law, in a dismissal based on performance, is a procedural defect rendering the termination invalid on its own.
Source: Court of Cassation, 9th Civil Chamber · September 2026The amendment updates procedures for filing certain registration applications electronically. Companies are advised to review their post-general-meeting registration processes.
Source: Official Gazette · September 2026The Chamber ruled that a reassignment without concrete reasons, and not shown to be based on service needs, was unlawful.
Source: Council of State, 12th Chamber · September 2026The Chamber reiterated that a share transfer without general meeting approval has no effect against the company and the transferee cannot exercise shareholder rights.
Source: Court of Cassation, 11th Civil Chamber · August 2026Procedural changes were made to training durations and certification by hazard class. Employers may need to update their training plans.
Source: Official Gazette · August 2026The Court found a violation of the right to trial within a reasonable time in lengthy full-remedy proceedings and awarded compensation.
Source: Constitutional Court · Individual Application · August 2026