Prior to the recent improvement in regulations in the labor law in Vietnam concerning the retention period for unemployment benefits, there were instances where many workers, after completing more than 12 years of unemployment insurance contributions, were informed by insurance specialists that they could only receive a maximum of 12 months of unemployment benefits, and…
Scheduled to take effect from July 2024, the new regional minimum wage salary increase is expected to support the lives of Vietnamese citizens who are at or near the current mininum wage. The Vietnam Investment Review (VIR) has written an article covering this subject with high-valued opinion from ASL LAW’s lawyer. Specifically: “Burden balancing ahead…
Unemployment insurance plays a crucial role in helping workers stabilize their lives when facing job loss. In this context, the regulations on the duration of unemployment insurance in Vietnam become a decisive factor for the financial security of workers during the period of seeking new employment. This article will delve into this timeframe, with a…
With a continuous commitment to providing cross-border legal services for Vietnamese businesses in various countries, the IBA event provides an excellent opportunity for ASL LAW’s lawyers to meet, exchange, and learn from experiences in their specialized legal areas such as anti-dumping and trade remedy, mergers and acquisitions, business, energy and oil, construction, intellectual property, arbitration,…
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ASL LAW continues to be the sponsor for the International Bar Association (IBA) Annual Conference 2023 in Paris
After officially becoming a sponsor for the IBA Annual Conference in Miami, USA in 2022, ASL LAW is honored to maintain its role as the main sponsor for the IBA Annual Conference 2023 in Paris, France. The IBA Annual Conference is a prestigious international legal conference. Established in 1947, shortly after the founding of the…
The provision of marriage leave for employees is one of the crucial regulations in Vietnam’s legal system aimed at protecting and promoting the rights and balance between work and family life. This is not only an important policy to encourage marriage but also a significant step in building a positive and humane working environment. Recognizing…
The termination of unemployment benefits is a significant issue clearly defined in Vietnam’s legal system to ensure fairness, transparency, and effectiveness of this support policy. Adjusting and managing cases of terminating unemployment benefits not only helps protect the national resources but also raises crucial considerations about individual and community responsibilities in the process of seeking…
The payment of unused leave days when an employee resigns is an important aspect of human resources policies in Vietnam. It directly influences the rights and principles of transparency in labor management. Clearly defined and fair regulations on the payment of unused leave days not only ensure the rights of employees but also help businesses…
The compensation and reduction system of pension benefits is a crucial concept in the social insurance system in Vietnam, aiming to maintain the balance of the system and contribute to the social welfare of laborers. It is designed to ensure a stable life based on pensions after a lifetime of labor and dedication to society….
Recently, the drafting agency for the proposed amendment to the Social Insurance Law in Vietnam, the Ministry of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs, has stirred controversy with a proposal stating that part-time workers in Vietnam should also participate in social insurance alongside employers if they meet certain criteria. The proposal, included in the draft amendment…