Termination of a Labor Contract Upon Expiry
Question: Our company signed a fixed-term labor contract with a foreign employee for a duration of 12 months, with salary adjustments made via an annex. The company will not extend the contract with this employee. We intend to require the employee to hand over their work and will not require them to work during the […]
Working Hours Per Week and Standard Working Days
Question: Dear Lawyer, in our company's internal regulations and labor agreements, the following is stated: "1. Working hours: 08:00 - 17:00, lunch break from 12:00 - 13:00, Monday to Saturday, not exceeding 48 hours per week and 10 hours per day. The company encourages employees to complete their work early to take Saturdays off. Department […]
Case of Moving Imported Goods Out of the Storage Location Before Official Inspection Certification
Question: Dear Lawyer, Our company imports goods listed under the categories specified in Circular No. 41/2018/TT-BGTVT. The inspection officers have conducted an on-site check; however, the official inspection results are not yet available in the National Single Window system. Could you review and advise us whether moving the goods out of the registered storage location […]
Vietnam Value: Criteria and Selection Process
Achieving the Vietnam Value is not only an honor but also a clear testament to a company's sustainable development, reputation, and product quality in the market. This recognition serves as an essential certification, reinforcing the position of the company both domestically and internationally. However, to attain this title, companies must go through a complex selection process […]
What are the advantages of including an arbitration clause compared to court proceedings?
Question: Dear Lawyer, in a contract, what are the advantages of including an arbitration clause compared to court proceedings? What costs might arise from choosing arbitration? Answer: Currently, dispute resolution methods are becoming more diverse and providing more options when disputes arise. One of the dispute resolution methods that has shown many advantages and gained […]
Is a traffic accident on the way home from work considered a work-related accident?
Question: Dear Lawyer, an employee of our company was involved in a traffic accident on their way home from work, resulting in injuries. The accident occurred 15 minutes after the end of the workday and took place in the area where the employee temporarily resides. The employee suffered a broken right leg. Based on the […]
Can employees work 11 hours of overtime per day due to an IT incident?
Question: Dear Lawyer, The Information and Communications Technology (ICT) department of our Company has recently encountered an operational incident, and as a result, the ICT Manager intends for employees to work an additional 11 hours per day beyond their regular working hours. My question is whether the tasks required to secure and restore lost IT […]
What category does an aerial work platform fall under when registering collateral?
Question: Dear Lawyer, our Company currently has a contract for the purchase of an aerial work platform (the vehicle is not allowed to operate on public roads and must be towed for movement) that needs to be registered as collateral at the Transaction Registration Center. Could you please advise our Company on which category of […]
Issues related to land rent reductions
Question: We kindly ask for your consultation regarding issues related to the reduction of land rent. In which stages will land rent be reduced? Are internal roads, technical infrastructure, and green areas within the industrial cluster eligible for reductions? Is there any specific document that regulates this? Answer: In response to the Client's questions, we […]