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Consultation on work permit

Question: Dear Lawyer, our company specializes in the distribution of automobiles and construction machinery and employs many foreign workers in Vietnam. Regarding the modification of work permits, we are currently awaiting the results of changing the legal representative in our Enterprise Registration Records. 1. Our employees will no longer work in Vietnam starting from October […]

Consultation on Commercial Business Activities

Consultation on Commercial Business Activities

Question: Dear Lawyer, Our company is currently engaged in commercial business activities. Should we add "Commercial" to the business lines in our company’s business registration documents? If this addition is required, should it be done now or after completing the change of the company’s registered address? Our company is planning to change its registered address […]

Termination of a Labor Contract Upon Expiry

Termination of a Labor Contract Upon Expiry

Question: Our company signed a fixed-term labor contract with a foreign employee for a duration of 12 months, with salary adjustments made via an annex. The company will not extend the contract with this employee. We intend to require the employee to hand over their work and will not require them to work during the […]

Working Hours Per Week and Standard Working Days

Working Hours Per Week and Standard Working Days

Question: Dear Lawyer, in our company's internal regulations and labor agreements, the following is stated: "1. Working hours: 08:00 - 17:00, lunch break from 12:00 - 13:00, Monday to Saturday, not exceeding 48 hours per week and 10 hours per day. The company encourages employees to complete their work early to take Saturdays off. Department […]

Risks Associated with Terminating an Employment Contract Due to Corporate Restructuring

Risks Associated with Terminating an Employment Contract Due to Corporate Restructuring

Question: Dear Lawyer, Our company is undergoing a restructuring process, and it is highly likely that we will need to terminate an employment contract with one of our employees. Could you please advise on the legal risks the company might face in such a situation? What consequences could we encounter if we fail to comply […]