Work Permit Costs for Foreign Experts in Vietnam: Full Breakdown
Hiring a foreign expert to work in Vietnam costs more than a salary — the employer must also cover the full cost of obtaining a work permit. Many…
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Labour and Employment
Early Termination Notice for Labor Contracts: 8 Required Contents
When an employer or employee wants to terminate a labor contract early, the termination notice is the first legal shield. A notice lacking legal grounds, reasons, or with…
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Maternity Leave in Vietnam: How Long and What Benefits? (2026 Update)
Short answer: Female employees are entitled to 6 months of maternity leave for a single birth; since 1 July 2026, a second child entitles the mother to 7…
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How Long Does a Labor Dispute Take in Vietnamese Courts? (2026 Timeline)
How long does a labor dispute take in Vietnamese courts? The short answer: a standard first-instance case runs 4–6 months from the court’s acceptance of the case file;…
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Notice Periods for Unilateral Termination of Labor Contracts: 45, 30, or 3 Days?
45 days, 30 days, or 3 days? The notice period for unilateral termination of a labor contract is one of the most-looked-up — and most-disputed — questions in…
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Vocational Training for Industrial Parks in 2026: New Legal Framework for Employers
Industrial parks are chronically short of skilled workers, and 2026 brings a brand-new legal framework for vocational training: the 2025 Law on Vocational Education (124/2025/QH15), effective 1 January…
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Electronic Labor Contracts in 2026: A Compliance Guide for Employers in Vietnam
From 1 July 2026, electronic labor contracts in Vietnam have their own dedicated legal framework for the first time: Decree 337/2025/ND-CP (issued 24 December 2025, effective 1 January…
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Company Dismisses Employee Nursing a Child Under 12 Months: Legal Consequences
An employee nursing a child under 12 months old is dismissed by the company. Has the company broken the law, and what consequences follow? This article analyzes the…
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Employee Injured on the Way to Work: Is It a Work Accident
An employee commuting in the morning is injured in a traffic accident on the way from home to the office and must take weeks off for treatment. Does…
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Probationary Employee Dismissed Without Reason: Is Compensation Owed
Ms. A signed a 2-month probation contract with a company. On day 45, the company told her “you no longer need to come in” — giving no reason…
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