Are Foreign Directors Exempt from Work Permits in Vietnam?
A common situation A foreign-invested LLC in Binh Duong has just hired Mr. J., a U.S. national, as Chief Executive Officer. The HR department wondered: since Mr. J.…
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Labour and Employment
Can Employers Deduct Wages for Damages in Vietnam?
A common situation A manufacturing company in Hai Phong discovered that Mr. K., a machine operator, had carelessly damaged an expensive piece of equipment. The board wanted to…
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Can Employees Refuse Temporary Job Reassignment in Vietnam?
A common situation Ms. H. works as an office clerk at a logistics company in Ho Chi Minh City. On Monday morning, her employer suddenly informed her that…
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Labor Contracts with Foreign Experts in Vietnam: 6 Key Points
Hiring a foreign expert to work in Vietnam is not only about agreeing on salary and benefits. Employers must go through a chain of mandatory administrative procedures —…
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How Long Does Social Insurance Take to Settle Sickness and Maternity Benefits?
The Law on Social Insurance 2024 (41/2024/QH15, effective 01/7/2025, replacing Law 58/2014) sets different settlement timelines for each benefit: sickness, maternity, and post-maternity convalescence. The most common mistake…
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How Long Is a Registered Internal Labor Regulation Valid?
The Labor Code 2019 sets no maximum validity period for an internal labor regulation. A duly registered regulation remains valid indefinitely — it does not expire after a…
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Labor Records Retention in Vietnam: How Should Companies Set Their Own Rules?
How long must companies retain labor records — the labor management book, labor contracts, salary scales and tables? The correct answer may surprise many: the law does not…
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Vocational Training Costs Employers Must Cover in Vietnam
When people hear “vocational training costs,” many assume it is a single expense. In fact, the law divides these costs into four groups that enterprises must cover for…
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Tet Bonus Disputes at Chinese Companies in Vietnam: Prevention
Update note: Decree 12/2022/ND-CP has expired and been replaced by Decree 283/2026/ND-CP (effective 10/9/2026). Labor administrative sanctions now follow Decree 283/2026. Every year-end, Chinese-invested companies in Vietnam enter…
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Must Chinese Enterprises in Vietnam Establish a Trade Union?
Many Chinese-invested enterprises in Vietnam still wonder: must they set up a grassroots trade union inside the company, and if there is no union yet, do they owe…
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