Labor code

Q: We are a Foreign invested company in Vietnam and a local person who work for us was dead from car accident, now we want to know whether our company should indemnify his family or not, and how much will our company pay according to Vietnam Law if we are obligated to pay. A: Under Vietnam...

We understand that you requires us to advise on whether the Employer's responsibility on paying social insurance for employee. According to the Article No. 2 of Vietnam Law on Social Insurance, it is stipulated that: - Employee working under the seasonal labor contract or labor contract for specificic works having terms...

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

Question: We want to ask 2 case: 1 – The company has to cease the working due to lockdown because of Covid 2 – The employee can not come to work due to they have to be lockdown Should the company still have to pay salary for lockdown period? Answer: We would like...

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...

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...

Question: Hello, I have some questions regarding the current COVID-19 Situation and employment resignation. I am currently employed under a legal fixed term contract. However, the current COVID-19 situation has affected my home country. And our company has already offered repatriation for its citizens who choose to go back home. So, my questions...

Question: We would like to sign an annual contract for legal advice regarding Labor issues such as: -          Latest update Labor Code, Decrees, Circulars for implementation -          Legal advice in term of Labor Conflict/ Labor Relations/ Disputes -          Review HR Paper documents according to the regulation changes… -          Other advices as best practice.   I think it is normal...

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...

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[...]