Non-Compete Agreement
"Are non-compete clauses enforceable in Turkish employment contracts?"
Quick Answer
Non-compete clauses are enforceable if limited to 2 years, specific geographic area, and particular activities. Employer may need to provide compensation.
Scope and Legal Distinctions
A restriction must be assessed in its context: employment, an agency relationship or a business sale can follow different rules. Duration and geographic and activity limits matter.
What to Check in Practice
Identify the protected interest, affected role and scope; review mandatory limits and competition-law effects before relying on a broad ban.
Sources & Authorities
Statutory framework and official guidance for this definition.
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