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...
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[...]
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...
Social insurance and Medical insurance scheme of foreign workers in Vietnam
Question: Dear lawyers, currently, my company has employees who are foreign workers. However, I still haven't fully understood the social insurance and health insurance benefits that foreign workers are entitled to. Specifically: sickness, retirement, social insurance for the elderly and occupational accidents, what are the benefits and compensations? Hope you...
Maternity Leave under Labor Code
The female employee is entitled to take leave before and after birth, collectively of six months[...]
New salary policy to come into force from August 2021
According to the provisions of Resolution 50/NQ-CP dated May 20, 2021 on the Action Program to implement the Resolution of the 13th National Congress of the Party, the Government has officially assigned the Ministry of Home Affairs to carry out the task "Building and implementing a new salary regime";...
The labor code 2012 of Vietnam
The Labor Code 2012, which is the prescribed law in the territory of Vietnam, specifies the rights, obligations and responsibilities of the employers and the employees. This Code is applicable to the following[...]
Labor regulation and employee benefit under Vietnam Law
SBLAW would like to brief on labor regulation and employee benefit under Vietnam Law as follows:
Labor Contract
Labor Contract shall be entered with the Employee directly, unless the employee is from 15-18 years old. Labor contract for a period more than 3 months, must be executed in writing...
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...
Legal advice regarding to labor contract termination
This is relation to the conservation between us from which we were requested to provide legal advice regarding to labor contract termination between your Company and an employee due to the expiry of labor contract.
We further understand that such employee is chairman of Trade Union Committee of your company...