REVOCATION OF INDUSTRIAL EXPLOSIVES USE LICENSE: CAN A COMPANY CONTINUE BLASTING OPERATIONS?
Question: Dear Lawyer, in the event that our Company has its Industrial Explosives Use License revoked under Clause 4 Article 51 Decree 71/2019/NĐ-CP, are we still allowed to carry out blasting activities? If the Company still wishes to continue blasting, what is the lawful solution? Kindly advise us. Answer: 1.Regarding whether the Company may continue blasting […]
CONDITIONS AND PROCEDURES FOR OBTAINING A CERTIFICATE OF OWNERSHIP OF ASSETS ATTACHED TO LAND
Question: I am an investor acquiring land use rights and ownership of a factory building in a factory construction project. In order to be issued a Certificate of land use rights and ownership of assets attached to land for the land area and works I acquire, I would like to ask which conditions the project […]
PROCEDURES THAT ENTERPRISES MUST CARRY OUT WHEN TERMINATING THE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT WITH A FOREIGN WORKER WHILE THE WORK PERMIT AND TEMPORARY RESIDENCE CARD ARE STILL VALID.
Hello, our company is currently employing a foreign worker. At present, the labor contract signed between the parties has expired and the employee is preparing to return to their home country. However, their Work Permit and Temporary Residence Card (TRC) are still valid for quite a long period. In this situation, what procedures is our […]
Consultation on Trade Union Fees
Question: Is a company required to establish a trade union? If the company does not establish a trade union, is it still required to pay trade union fees? Answer: Pursuant to Article 6 of the Law on Trade Union 2012, which provides as follows: “Article 6. Principles of organization and activities of trade unions 1. […]
Consultation on the Contribution Level to the Disaster Prevention and Control Fund
Question: I would like to ask: what is the annual contribution amount to the Disaster Prevention and Control Fund for employees? If the contribution is not made, what is the applicable penalty? Answer: According to Clause 3 Article 12 of Decree No. 78/2021/NĐ-CP (amended and supplemented by Decree No. 63/2025/NĐ-CP), Vietnamese employees from full 18 […]
Consultation on Periodic Health Check-ups for Employees
Question: I would like to know whether enterprises are required to provide periodic health check-ups for their employees. Answer: Pursuant to Article 21 of the Law on Occupational Safety and Hygiene 2015 regarding health check-ups and occupational disease treatment for employees, specifically as follows: “1. Annually, employers must organize health check-ups for employees at least […]
Consultation on the 13th-Month Salary
Question: My company does not have a mechanism for receiving the 13th-month salary. Is the 13th-month salary mandatory under the law? Answer: Currently, the 2019 Labor Code and related legal documents do not define the 13th-month salary. However, the 13th-month salary is widely used in practice. The 13th-month salary is considered a bonus that employees […]
DECISION ON DISMISSAL WHILE THE EMPLOYEE IS ON MEDICAL TREATMENT WITHOUT HOLDING A DISCIPLINARY MEETING
Ms. T is my sister, who has been working at a cosmetics company as a Sales Executive since May 2024. From May 2025 onwards, due to health issues requiring treatment, Ms. T submitted an application for extended leave, lasting approximately two (02) consecutive weeks. However, the Company refused to approve it, claiming that the extended […]
OBLIGATION OF ENTERPRISES TO PAY TRADE UNION DUES
Question: I intend to establish a company engaging in the business of freight transport. Please advise whether an enterprise that employs workers in Vietnam is required to pay trade union dues. If so, on what basis are such trade union dues calculated, from what point in time do they arise, and what legal consequences may occur […]