Question: “ How will the increase of the base salary level to 2,530,000 VND/month from July 01, 2026 under Decree 161/2026/ND-CP impact private enterprises, especially entities having contracts for provision of services to the public sector or having wage scales/tables referenced to the base salary?”   Answer: Although the direct subject of regulation of the […]

Question: What administrative penalties will an enterprise face if it fails to organize periodic health check-ups for employees? Answer: When an enterprise fails to fulfill its obligation to organize periodic health check-ups for employees, direct financial risks will arise in the form of administrative monetary fines in accordance with Decree 12/2022/ND-CP. Specifically, the penalty framework […]

Question: I have just reached the working age and want to join the labor market. What is the minimum wage I will receive? Recently I live in Hai Phong City. Answer: On November 10, 2025, the Government issued Decree No. 293/2025/ND-CP regulating the regional minimum wages applicable to employees working under labor contracts, effective from […]

Question: Our company is planning to import several product items for sale. I would like to ask whether goods labels on the Vietnamese market are required to be presented in Vietnamese.  Answer: Pursuant to Article 7 of Decree No. 43/2017/ND-CP (as amended by Clause 4, Article 1 of Decree No. 111/2021/ND-CP), the language used on […]

Question: I signed a vocational training agreement with the company, which included a commitment to work for the company for a certain period after completing the training. However, upon completion of the training course, the company informed me that it would not continue to sign an employment contract with me. In this case, am I […]