Allownces under Labor Code

In addition to Salary, the Employer can pay allowance to Employee. Rate and type of each allowance shall be very much depended on mutual agreement between Employee and Employer[...]

Employment contract under Vietnam Labor Code

SBLAW would like to provide foreign investor some information about employment contract under Vietnam Labor Code as follows:

Unilateral Termination

Question: I was unilaterally terminated around May 26th, 2017. I was terminated because the school decided to discontinue the international secondary program and therefore didn't need me. I have already signed the termination letter. Would i be eligible for any compensation? Answer: SBLAW would like to reply you as follows: If you worked...

Labor contract under labor code 2012

The employer and employee have to enter into a labor contract for the work which is the agreement regarding the work conditions, rights and obligations of each party[...]
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...
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...

Termination labour contracts of redundant employees in Vietnamese company.

(SB Law) In case foreign invested company in Vietnam (FIC) shall have to consider terminating employment of a number of redundant employees due to organizational restructure[...]

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...

Employee working in household

Articles 179 to 183 of the Vietnam Labor Code deals with the provisions related to employees working in the household[...]

Maternity Leave under Labor Code

The female employee is entitled to take leave before and after birth, collectively of six months.