Question: I am a French dentist specializing in implantology and perio-plastic surgery. If I want to work in Vietnam, what are the necessary procedures and requirements? Answer: To work as a dentist in Vietnam, you must first obtain a work permit, which is the responsibility of your employer before signing an employment contract with you. In […]

Question: Our company has a male employee who will reach the retirement age in December 2025 as prescribed by law. Currently, we wish to terminate his employment contract before the official retirement date in order to recruit a replacement. What should the company consider when proceeding with this? Answer: According to Clause 1, Article 34 […]

Question: Our company plans to sign an employment contract with a foreign expert to work in Vietnam for two months. In this case, is a work permit required? Answer: According to Clause 1, Article 151 of the 2019 Labor Code: "Foreign employees working in Vietnam must obtain a work permit, except for cases exempted as prescribed." […]

Question: As I understand, in Vietnam, a fixed-term labor contract for the third time must be converted into an indefinite-term labor contract. However, I am not sure if this regulation applies to foreign workers. Answer: According to Clause 2, Article 151 of the Labor Code 2019, the term of a labor contract for foreign workers […]

Question: In relation to the Apprenticeship Agreement we have, since we provide OT and Night shift allowance, would it be legal to include or having this benefit for trainees? Is it acceptable to add in the trainee's payslip the OT and Ngihtshift or need to just use training allowance? please advise po Answer: The company […]