Due to the suspension of activities during the time of social isolation because of the Covid-19 pandemic, many employees and employers can’t wait to get back to work after the restrictions have been lifted. There are many cases where the employees want to work overtime to earn more income to cover the losses during the…
Due to the raging Covid-19 pandemic, the life of many people in the society is being affected severely, both employees and employers. Accordingly, to help with the burden of the citizen’s economy, the Government of Vietnam has issued Resolution 116/NQ-CP on policies to support employees and employers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic from the Unemployment…
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, many employers have had to lay off their employees in order to reduce the burden for their businesses. However, on the other hand, what will happen if the employees are the one who decides to quit due to the Covid-19 pandemic? In both circumstances, what are the allowances that Vietnamese…
The Covid-19 has had long-lasting impacts on all sectors of the economic and the social health of the citizens of Vietnam, as well as in other countries in the world. If counted among the affected individuals and organizations by this pandemic then businesses must be one of the most affected aspects of society. To deal…
Nowadays, Vietnam has become a rising star in the South East Asia region. Accordingly, this country has become a favorable destination for foreign workers in other countries across the world. However, when these foreign workers come to Vietnam to work, they are surprised and confused about the complicated regulations that are required in order to…
A work permit is a legal document that allows a foreigner to work legally in Vietnam. Foreign workers and Vietnam as well as business owners, employers of foreign workers, etc. all consider this issue seriously to a high standard. This article will address the standard information of work permits for foreign workers in Vietnam and answer some of the most common questions regarding this issue, such as: Who is eligible to be granted work permits in Vietnam? What are the conditions to be granted a work permit in Vietnam? Where does one apply for a work permit? How much does it cost to get a work permit? In what cases can the work permit be re-issued? What are the documents and procedures for the re-issuance of work permits for foreign workers in Vietnam?
From September 1, 2021, there are many new regulations related to the rights of employees participating in compulsory social insurance that all employees need to pay attention to in order to protect their legitimate rights and privileges, especially female employees. The most impactful changes can be listed as the policy of one-time allowance, employee health…
(Vietnam) Most of the workforce in every society is made of workers. The workers are manual laborers and they contribute to the founding of every stone and road in our society. Nonetheless, most of them still experience troubles with salary every month. So what is the right salary to be paid to the workers each…
Legal advices to Contract dispute, Legal advices to Employee, Legal advices to Enterprises/Employers, Featured News, IP Enforcement, Copyright, Patent & Industrial Design, Trademark, Marriage & Family Law, Contract, Tax Law, Anti-Dumping & Countervailing, Real Estate and Construction Law, M&A, Employment & Labor, Banking & Finance, Franchise, Intellectual Property Law, News, Our Activities, Press
Legal500: Interview with Pham Duy Khuong, Founder and Managing Director of ASL LAW
Founder and Managing Director Pham Duy Khuong explains how leading Vietnamese firm ASL LAW is adapting to clients’ changing needs.
From January 1, 2021, employees in Vietnam have more benefits under the provisions of the Vietnam Labor Code 2019 than before. In particular, employees now have the right of being notified of a detailed list for each salary receipt. Specifically, according to the provisions of Article 95 of the Labor Code 2019, the employer pays…