Probation period under Vietnam Labor Law.

Question: I’m reaching out to seek your advice on the policy for probation period. At present we have 2 months’ probation policy being followed in Vietnam. However, we intend to increase the probation period to 6 months owing to the fact that we likely would be hiring employees with deep solution...

Inquiry into establishing a trade union organization within six months of operation

Question: I read your article regarding trade union. My understanding based on your article is that in accordance with "Decree  No. 98/2014/ND-CP dated October 24, 2014" which takes effect from the 10th of December 2014: 1. Enterprises need to establish a trade union within 6 months from its operation. 2. If an enterprise...
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Q&A on Vietnam Labor code

SBLAW would like to provide the foreign invested company (FIC) in Vietnam some information on Vietnam Labor Code through Q&A form: Q: In which currency the salaries should be paid? A: Under Vietnam Law on foreign exchange, all transactions made within territory of Vietnam must be made by VND. Thus, currencies...
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Holiday & Tet Leave

According to Article 115 of the Code, the employee shall be entitled to the following public holidays and the same shall be fully paid leave[...]

Settlement of Business Disputes

Settlement and Reconciliation Lawyers in SBLaw are experienced and always ready to advise clients on issues of mediation in business disputes related to the contract and other disputes.
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Set up a company providing HR Service in Vietnam

Investor: Can you tell me what the requirements are to set up a company that will provide HR Service in Vietnam? What criteria do we need to meet and is there a minimum investment level? Lawyer: Vietnam Law does not impose any minimum investment capital for setting up a HR Service...

Vietnam-Unused Annual Leave

Question: If an employee has 14 days annual leave this year, but he terminated in this May with 9 days unused annual leave. Does employer pay for the unused annual leave and how to calculate it? Is the formula correct?   Monthly salary/26*unused days.   Answer:   In case the Employee legally terminate the employment contract, he/she...
Annual leave under Labour Code

Annual leave under Labour Code

Question: We are a FDI company and would like to know the regulation on Annual leave under Labour Code  of Vietnam. Now, under the regulation of our company, the firm applies an annual leave policy of 20 days for the employees who sign labor contracts with a term of 1 year or...
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Small Business / Satellite Office

Client: We are a small software company in Orange County, Ca USA. We have employed a Vietnamese citizen for approx 5 years on an H1B US Visa. He is now required to travel back to Vietnam and we would like to continue to employee him legally. I was hoping to...

Establishment of company in Malaysia 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 establishment of a company in Malaysia. Therefore, we are grateful to set our legal services proposal for your review and consideration...