NEWSLETTER-2017

352 NEWSLETTER 2017 Conclusion The growth in the population, development and changes in busi- ness life causes new problems. There are various reasons that provoke disputes among employees and employers. The labor law disputes have an enormous share in Turkey’s legal agenda, and they require serious efforts. The alternative dispute resolution methods provide significant solutions without the need to resort to the judicial authorities in devel- oping societies and legal orders. Mediation is among these methods. The mediation method that has been applied in Turkey enables resolution of a high number of disputes that are mainly based on labor law via an agreement. For this reason, the legislator has prepared the Draft Law that will oblige parties to apply to mediation prior to applying to the courts for debts stemming from labor relations, and core subjects, such as re-employment. The regulative works have been ongoing to improve the efficiency and role of mediation in the resolution of disputes in Turkey. The Draft Law is currently on the agenda of the Grand Na- tional Assembly of Turkey.