Interpretation in Labour Law

As a judicial activity, interpretation is the application of certain means and principles under predetermined procedures. In order to reach fair and healthy decisions it is essential to determine under which conditions judge will use interpretation and how. This thesis determines conditions, means and basic principles in application of interpretation. This thesis does not aim to invent brand new interpretation procedures and principles but to determine the application of classical procedures and principles, taken into consideration that Labour Law is an independent branch of law. Undoubtedly, the outstanding "Labour Protection" aim in Labour Law, which is a historical reason of Labour Law to be a social science, plays an essential role in interpretation. The need for protection of labours does not, however, characterise Labour Law itself but realising the balance between the goals of labour protection and work peace, which effects directly the production stability, stands as an essential aspect of Labour Law. It is not rule to apply the principle of "interpretation in favour of labour" in Labour Law Legislation and labour conventions, but an alternative method when it is not possible to give decisions by using other means and principles. Therefore, in case of interpretation of Labour Legislation, it is essential to use the method of interpretation according to aim to find out the aim of legislator and in case of interpretation of labour convention, to find out substantial aims of parties under theory of trust. *Cj55»»?r^W" WBHKB*