Question Our company holds customers’ personal data and intends to use such information to send information about products, services, and promotional programs. May the company use customers’ personal data for advertising purposes? In which cases is the customer’s consent required?   Answer Since 1 January 2026, the 2025 Law on Personal Data Protection has been […]

Question: “My company recruited an employee for a sales position, however during the work process, this employee often failed to complete targets and received negative feedback from customers. In this case, does the company have the right to unilaterally terminate the employment contract with this employee?”   Answer: According to Point a, Clause 1, Article […]

Question After a company is merged or consolidated with another company, do the existing employment contracts remain valid, or must the successor company sign new employment contracts with its employees? Answer Under the Vietnamese Labor Code 2019, a merger or consolidation of enterprises does not automatically terminate existing employment contracts. The successor employer is responsible […]

Question: Is an employer required to withhold 10% personal income tax (PIT) when paying salary to an employee after the employment contract has been terminated? Answer Under Clause 2, Article 50 of Decree No. 253/2026/ND-CP, where an employer pays salary, wages, or other income to an employee after the employment contract has been terminated, the […]

Question What procedures must an employer follow when terminating employment contracts due to organizational restructuring, technological changes, or economic reasons? Answer Under Article 42 of the Labor Code 2019, an employer may terminate employment contracts in cases of organizational restructuring, technological changes, or economic reasons. However, such termination is only lawful if the employer fully […]