Legal calculation tools are practical aids that let you obtain an approximate figure within minutes — from severance pay (kıdem tazminatı) to alimony/maintenance (nafaka), from court filing fees (dava harcı) to statutory interest (yasal faiz) — for many legal items measurable in money, without having to memorize complex legislation. Knowing the approximate value of one of your rights in advance puts you in a stronger and better-informed position, whether you are sitting down for a settlement negotiation with your employer or considering filing a lawsuit.
On this page we have gathered the most frequently needed calculation tools under one roof. Each tool produces an estimate from the information you enter by applying the basic legal rules of the relevant subject in the background. It must not be forgotten, however, that these tools do not replace a lawyer; they merely offer you a starting point for understanding the process and shaping your expectations. Below we have summarized the legal basis of the most commonly used calculation types and the points you should pay attention to.
Employment Law Calculations: Severance, Notice and Overtime
Employment law is the field where calculation tools are used most, because employee receivables largely rest on numerical rules. Severance pay is calculated as one gross monthly wage for each full year the employee has worked at the workplace, and the wage taken as the basis is the "gross wage inclusive of benefits" (giydirilmiş brüt ücret), which also includes regular fringe payments such as bonuses, transportation and meal allowances. The calculated amount cannot exceed the severance pay ceiling, which is set by law and updated every six months. For this reason, applying the current ceiling correctly is decisive, especially for high-earning employees.
Notice pay (ihbar tazminatı) arises when the statutory notification period is not observed while terminating the employment contract; this period varies between two and eight weeks depending on the employee's seniority. Overtime pay refers to work exceeding 45 hours per week being paid at the normal hourly wage increased by fifty percent. Annual leave pay is the monetary equivalent of the leave days left unused when the employment relationship ends. We have separate tools for each of these items, and for a correct result it is essential that the employment start and end dates and the wage are entered in full.
Unemployment Benefit and Work Accident Compensation
The unemployment benefit is calculated at a certain rate based on the average earnings of the last four months and the number of premium days, and is paid within a statutory lower and upper limit. Work accident compensation, on the other hand, is directly related to the resulting degree of disability (loss of working capacity) and, since it depends on many variables such as the person's age, earnings and fault ratios, only a rough estimate is possible. In compensations of this kind, the actual amount is finalized through court-appointed expert (bilirkişi) reports and actuarial calculations.
Family Law: Alimony Calculation
Alimony/maintenance (nafaka) is the most frequently asked-about topic in family law. The fact that it is not tied to a fixed formula in the law is the reason calculation tools can offer only a limited estimate here. The judge exercises discretion by jointly evaluating the parties' income and expenses, their economic and social circumstances, the needs of the child and the principle of equity. Interim maintenance (tedbir nafakası) applies while the case is pending, child support (iştirak nafakası) is for the child, and poverty alimony (yoksulluk nafakası) concerns the spouse who would fall into poverty after the divorce. For this reason, the output of the alimony tool should be treated as an expectation range, not a definitive figure.
Litigation Costs: Court Filing Fees, Enforcement and Attorney's Fees
Foreseeing the cost of a legal process before starting it is an important part of making the right decision. Court filing fees are divided into two: fixed (maktu) and proportional (nispi, calculated as a percentage of the value of the case); litigation expenses such as the application fee, service of process, court-appointed expert and site inspection are added on top. Enforcement costs (icra masrafları) cover the fee and expense items payable in proceedings initiated to collect a receivable. The attorney's fee (vekalet ücreti) is determined as proportional or fixed according to the Minimum Attorney Fee Tariff. Since fees and tariffs are rearranged every year, the figures given by the tools are for planning purposes only.
Interest, Time Limit and Traffic Accident Calculations
In statutory and legal interest calculations, the type of the receivable, the date of default and the applicable periodic rate are decisive; since the rates change through legislation, using current values is essential. Legal time limit tools help you avoid a loss of rights by calculating the periods for filing a lawsuit, objection or appeal that run from the date of service. Traffic accident compensation and vehicle value loss calculations, for their part, give only an approximate idea, as they rest on many discretionary variables such as the fault ratio and the vehicle's age, mileage and market value.
How to Use the Calculation Tools Correctly
To get the most accurate result from the tools, a few points deserve attention. First, determine correctly whether the requested wage is gross or net; many employee receivables are calculated over the gross wage inclusive of benefits. Second, enter the dates (employment start-end, default, service of process) fully and correctly; even a single day's difference can change the result. Third, make sure the rates and ceiling amounts you use are current. Finally, do not take the resulting figure as absolutely correct; if your case differs from the standard scenario (such as special contract terms or additional receivables), the tool may fall short. In such situations, consulting a lawyer for a personalized calculation is the safest course.
The Legal Nature of the Results
No tool on this page is an official expert report or a binding calculation. The amounts relied on in litigation are determined by the examination that the expert appointed by the court conducts based on the case file. You may use the tool output as a starting point in a negotiation; however, presenting it as a definitive claim may lead to a loss of rights. To protect your rights fully and conduct your process soundly, we strongly recommend that you evaluate the calculation result together with an experienced lawyer.