To increase by 8% of pensions, monthly allowances for subjects for officers

On July 15, 2016, the Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs issued the Circular No. 23/2016/TT-BLDTBXH guiding the adjustment of pensions, social insurance allowances and monthly   allowances   according   to    the    Decree   No. 55/2016/ND-CP dated June 15, 2016 of the Government. In accordance with the regulations in this Circular, to increase...
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Compulsory insurance of employees and employers in Vietnam

Q: We are a foreign invested company in Vietnam and our company has one employee (58 years old) and another one (nearly 50 years old), does our company have to participate compulsory insurance for these employees? A: Regarding to your question, we would like to advise as follows: 1.For the people...

Obtainment of construction operating license to foreign contractors Service

This is reference to your requirement, from which, we understand that currently you (hereinafter referred to as “Client”) is looking for a professional law firm to support the Obtainment of construction operating license to foreign contractors. Therefore, we are grateful to set our legal services proposal for your review...

Consultant for labor disputes

Question: I have been working in Vietnam from 2005. My previous job was in Hai Phong, I have no issues with my employment there, legally. Recently, I decided to move to Hanoi, new company but unfortunately, not a good decision though. I started there on 19th April 2018, as a Technical Manager,...
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Terminating labor contracts with redundant employees

We understand that your organisation, (hereinafter referred to as “Client”) is now seeking legal advices for conducting necessary procedures for terminating labor contracts with redundant employees due to organizational restructure of your subsidiary in Vietnam. We therefore are grateful to present you our Legal Services Proposal for your review and...
Rest hours under Labor Code in Vietnam

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[...]

Work permit in Vietnam for shareholder of company.

Question: Hi. I'm planning to establish a company in Vietnam and would need to apply for a work permit. I'm French citizen and consultant for more than 15 years. What would be the procedure and time frame and how much would it cost to get a 1 or 2 year...
Time limit for voluntary execution of a judgment is 10 days

(Q&A) Quotation – Labor Law in Vietnam

Q: We are a foreign invested company in Vietnam and would like to find a labor lawyer in Vietnam. Could you please provide us quotation of below questions: Local Employee: 1.    In agreement between employee and employer, could employer pay severance allowance to employee now (before termination LB)? 2.    If employer pay severance allowance now,...
Land Tax for Foreign Contractor in Vietnam

Labour law query

Client: I am contacting you from a London based  company with a labour law query. My query  relates to  the validity/ acceptance of an Independent  Contractor operating  for GSM in Vietnam. Would you be able to assist with this type of query ? If you are able to provide advice, please confirm...
Employee working Household

Employee working in household

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