Consultation on determining an employment contract

Question: I and Company A signed a Personal Service Contract in 2023. After the contract came into effect, I worked for Company A, received salary, and had insurance contributions during the entire time under the supervision and management of Company A. At the beginning of 2025, the Company dismissed me on the grounds that I […]

Advisory on Staff Reduction in Cases of Structural, Technological Changes, or Economic Reasons

Question: I am a salesperson at a fashion store in Hanoi, working under a 12-month definite-term labor contract. After 6 months, the company suddenly terminated me without prior notice, citing "staff reduction due to business difficulties." However, they did not pay my last month's salary or provide unemployment support, despite me not violating any disciplinary […]

Consultation on the case of revoking the Certificate of non-work permit issuance.

Question: Our company has employed a foreign national who is married to a Vietnamese citizen and is residing in Vietnam. During his/her employment with the company, this person was granted a Certificate of exemption from work permit requirement. Now that the employee has resigned and terminated the labor contract with the company, is our company […]

Consultation on determining an employment contract

Question: I and Company A signed a Personal Service Contract in 2023. After the contract came into effect, I worked for Company A, received salary, and had insurance contributions during the entire time under the supervision and management of Company A. At the beginning of 2025, the Company dismissed me on the grounds that I […]

Consultation on the dismissal of an employee due to poor work performance

Question: Our company has signed a labor contract with Mr. X. During the course of work, we found that Mr. X had low work performance. May we ask whether the company can dismiss Mr. X ? Answer: According to the provisions of Point a, Clause 1, Article 36 of the 2019 Labor Code, the employer […]