Termination Notice via WhatsApp Message and Employee Rights
This article provides general information. Legislation, time limits and amounts may change over time; obtain an up-to-date assessment of your specific situation.
Attorney Gizem Gonce
October 30, 2026 — Can an employer dismiss an employee via WhatsApp message?
Attorney Gizem Gonce
Is termination made by WhatsApp message valid?
The legal nature, content, sender, and service conditions of the termination notice must be examined. For employees within the scope of job security, the conditions of written notification and clear and precise specification of the reason for termination in Article 19 of the Labor Law are important.
Does WhatsApp correspondence serve as evidence in court?
Lawfully obtained correspondence whose authenticity can be verified can be evaluated as evidence.
For general informational purposes. The documents, application routes, and deadlines of the specific case must be evaluated separately.