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 professional Labor Regulations Registration Advisory Services to help domestic and foreign-invested enterprises stay fully compliant with Vietnamese labor laws.
Why Must Enterprises Register Internal Labor Regulations?
According to the Labor Code of Vietnam, the Internal Labor Regulations (ILR) serve as the legal foundation for managing human resources, maintaining workplace discipline, and resolving labor disputes.
Registering your ILR with the competent state labor authority ensures:
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Legal Validity: An unregistered ILR is legally unenforceable when executing disciplinary actions or terminations.
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Risk Mitigation: Properly registered regulations protect the employer’s rights in court during unexpected labor disputes.
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Compliance: Avoid administrative fines from labor inspectors for operating without a legally registered ILR.
Our Comprehensive Labor Regulations Advisory Services
At SB Law, we streamline the entire process, minimizing administrative burdens for your HR and legal teams. Our services include:
1. Legal Consultation & Assessment
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Reviewing the enterprise’s current labor management practices, culture, and specific operational needs.
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Assessing existing drafts against the current Vietnamese Labor Code to identify gaps or non-compliant clauses.
2. Drafting Custom Internal Labor Regulations
We draft robust, customized ILRs covering all mandatory statutory provisions, including:
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Working hours and rest periods.
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Workplace order, safety, and hygiene.
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Protection of business assets, confidentiality, and intellectual property.
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Detailed mechanisms for preventing and handling sexual harassment in the workplace.
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Specific infractions, disciplinary measures, and financial liabilities.
3. Consultation with Employee Representative Organizations
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Assisting management in conducting lawful consultations with the local grassroots trade union or employee representative organization (a mandatory step before submission).
4. Licensing & Registration Authority Procedures
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Preparing the complete application dossier required by the Department of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs (DOLISA) or the relevant Management Board of Industrial Zones.
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Submitting the dossier, tracking the progress, and handling any requests for clarification from government officials until the ILR is successfully registered and effective.
Why Choose SB Law for Your Labor Law Needs?
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Experienced Legal Team: Our attorneys possess deep expertise in Vietnamese labor law and human resource compliance, handling hundreds of registration cases for multinational corporations.
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Bilingual Services: We draft and advise seamlessly in both English and Vietnamese, ensuring foreign management teams fully grasp local legal nuances.
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Tailored Solutions: We do not use generic templates. Every ILR is tailored to align perfectly with your industry, operational model, and corporate culture.
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Cost-Efficient & Timely: We ensure the registration process is completed swiftly, protecting your business from unnecessary operational delays.
Contact SB Law Today
Ensure your business operates on a secure legal foundation. Contact our labor law experts for an initial consultation regarding your Internal Labor Regulations.
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Zalo/WhatsApp: +84 904 340 664
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Email: info@sblaw.vn
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Website: sblaw.vn
