Working hours under Vietnam Labor Code

The normal working hours prescribed under law is a maximum of 8 hours a day or 48 hours a week and the employer shall have the right to determine. The working hours at night shall commence at 10 p.m. until 6 a.m. of the following day. An employee can be...

Vacation, holiday & leaves

Annual Leave According to Article 111 any employee who has completed 12 months in full to work for an employer is entitled to leave twelve (12) working days fully paid. If the period of employment is less than twelve (12) months then the employee shall be entitled to annual leave...

Getting work permit for dentist.

Question: I am a dentist graduated from the USA practicing dentistry in my country Singapore with Permanent and Private license of Singapore for 10 years. I have already read helpful questions and answers included in your website and Im NOT going to establish my own clinic. 1.However, I am asking if...

Salary under Vietnam labor code

The salary of the employee includes the salary rate based on the work, allowance and other additions, if any.The salary rate of the employee should not be lower than the minimal salary rate prescribed by the Government. The employer shall not entertain any gender discrimination as to salary. The employer...
Dental License in Vietnam

Q&A: Dental License in Vietnam

Question: I am a 56 year old actively practicing dentist in Nice, France. If I retire to DaNang, can I obtain a Vietnam license to practice dentistry part time in the country? I am in good standing with my local board. Thank you for you advise, Answen: I am Lawyer of...
Vetting of employment contract - your charges?

Vetting of employment contract – your charges?

Question: Hope all is well at your end! How much would you charge to vet the enclosed employment contract? Answer: Yes. Our legal service fee for this case is 350USD. The fee is exclusive of 10% VAT. It shall take us about 03 working days to complete.

Human Resources and Employment Law

We would like to provide some information about human resources and employment law of Vietnam for you as follows[...]

Social insurance under law on social Insurance

The Law on Social Insurance, 2006 is a law providing for social insurance regimes and policies, the rights and responsibilities of insured laborers, agencies, organizations and individuals; social insurance organizations; social insurance funds; procedures for implementation of social insurance and state management of social insurance.
Law on protection of consumers’ rights 2010

Required document for work permit in Vietnam

No. Document Who to provide Language Remarks Application from Client for the Work Permit Form to be provided by SBLAW, filled out by Client. English & Vietnamese 02 copies are required.To be signed by Client in both languages. 2. Certificate of Business Registration/ Establishment License of Client To be provided by Client 02 notarized copies are required. 3. Clean Criminal record issued by...
Employees working in railway

Employees working in railway transportation work no longer than 12 hours

On June 05, 2015, the Ministry of Transport issued the Circular No. 21/2015/TT-BGTVT dated June 05, 2015 of the Ministry of Transport prescribing the working time and rest time for employees working in the special conditions of railway transportation. Accordingly, working time and rest time for train drivers, train driver...