CEVAP:

Employment contracts of definite and indefinite duration are governed in articles 11 and 12 of the Turkish Labour Act. Unless otherwise agreed upon by the parties, an employment contract is deemed to have been concluded for an indefinite duration.

Parties intending to conclude a fixed term employment contract shall have an objective reason to make such a contract. This objective reasons can be due to the nature of the work, be directed towards the completion of a job, the emergence of a fact such as a temporary leave of absence of an employee due to birth, illness, etc. or a similar objective reason.