Legal Consequences of Failing to Conduct Mandatory Periodic Health Check-ups
Question: What administrative penalties will an enterprise face if it fails to organize periodic health check-ups for employees? Answer: When an enterprise fails to fulfill its obligation to organize periodic health check-ups for employees, direct financial risks will arise in the form of administrative monetary fines in accordance with Decree 12/2022/ND-CP. Specifically, the penalty framework […]
The obligation of periodic health examinations for employees
Question: Are periodic health check-ups for employees a mandatory obligation? Answer: Periodic health check-ups for employees are a mandatory administrative obligation for enterprises; they are absolutely not a voluntary benefit that can be agreed to be waived or converted into cash. This activity cannot be abolished or delayed based on an agreement between the parties, […]
Legal Requirements and Penalties Applicable to Employees Performing Heavy, Hazardous or Dangerous Work, or upon Transfer to Different Job Positions, Compared with Ordinary Employees
Question: For employees performing heavy, toxic, or dangerous jobs, or during job transfers, are there different legal requirements and penalties compared to normal employees? Answer: Current laws clearly stipulate differences in the frequency of check-ups and the severity of penalties for employees working in heavy, toxic, or dangerous conditions compared to normal employees. […]
In addition to organizing and paying for health check-ups, what obligations does an enterprise have regarding employee health records?
Besides organizing and covering the actual costs of medical examinations, the enterprise’s responsibilities must also extend to administrative record management. Specifically, pursuant to Article 27 of the Law on Occupational Safety and Health 2015, this process requires the enterprise to strictly comply with the following requirements: “1. Employers must base on the health standards […]
Action Plan For Electricity Saving And Rooftop Solar Power Development According To Decision 1126/QD-BCT
Question: “I am a representative of a large power-consuming manufacturing enterprise in an industrial park. I heard that the Ministry of Industry and Trade has just issued a regulation on the action plan for electricity saving and rooftop solar power development. May I ask what goals and changes my enterprise needs to note and what […]
Legal impact update from Decision No. 694/QD-BXD on the adjustment of the dredging project portfolio
Question: My company currently has a dredging construction contract in the Tien River area, we are concerned that the project is affected by the recent portfolio adjustment decision of the Ministry of Construction, thus we highly expect detailed advice from an expert on the new points, the potential legal risks, and the most appropriate handling […]
Conditions, sequence, and procedures regarding the operation of sending Vietnamese workers to work abroad
Question: My enterprise currently has a demand to send Vietnamese workers to work abroad. Pursuant to current legal regulations, what conditions must my enterprise satisfy and how to implement the dossier and procedures to apply for the License to operate the service of sending Vietnamese workers to work abroad under contracts? Which agency has the […]
Update on Decree 189/2025/ND-CP on VAT: Optimal Solutions for Tax Refunds & Risk Management for Businesses
Value Added Tax (VAT) is always one of the taxes with the most direct and powerful impact on the cash flow and operational activities of any business. Any changes in tax policies require businesses to promptly update to avoid the risks of tax arrears, violation penalties, or capital blockage due to delayed tax refunds. In […]
What is Intellectual Property? 5 Reasons Why Businesses Must Register for Protection Today
In the context of the knowledge economy where innovation is becoming a strong driving force for development, new ideas, unique brands, or outstanding software are invaluable assets that bring immense commercial value to businesses. However, the more creativity flourishes, the higher the risk of “plagiarism” and intellectual theft. So, what is intellectual property, and why […]