In Vietnam, establishing a comprehensive set of internal labor regulations is not just a practical step for operational harmony—it is a strict statutory requirement for businesses employing 10 or more workers. Failure to register these regulations can lead to significant legal disputes and administrative penalties. SB Law, a premier full-service law firm in Vietnam, provides […]

 Question: What is an occupational disease? What benefits are employees suffering from occupational diseases entitled to under the law? Answer:  Pursuant to Clause 9, Article 3 of the Law on Occupational Safety and Hygiene 2015, an occupational disease is a disease arising from harmful working conditions that affect employees in the course of their employment. […]

Question: I signed a 02-year definite-term labor contract, but I currently want to resign immediately without giving prior notice to the company. Am I required to pay compensation?.  Answer: Pursuant to Article 35 of the 2019 Labor Code, an employee has the right to unilaterally terminate a labor contract, provided that the statutory notice period […]

Question: I am about to sign a probation agreement with a company. Under current laws, what is the maximum probation period for different positions? Additionally, how is probation salary regulated? Is it possible for me to receive up to 100% of the official salary during probation? Answer: Probation is an important initial stage in the […]

Question: “Our Company has not established a Trade Union until now. Thus, do we need to contribute union funds? What is the applicable contribution rate? To which entity must such funds be remitted, or may the Company retain and use them at its discretion? We look forward to detailed advice regarding the cases of having […]