SBLaw – Top Ten IP Agent in Vietnam

SBLaw is one of the ten leading IP agents in Vietnam. We provide both prosecution and enforcement of IP matters including trademarks, patents, industrial design and copyright in the following jurisdictions: Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar. We always commit to offering our clients the qualified service with the most affordable and fixed quotation. SB Law has two […]

Drafting of labor contract and training contract template in Vietnam

Now Client has intention to engage a legal consultant on drafting of labor contract and training contract template for overseas training course of its employee in accordance with current Vietnam Law. SBLaw - a law firm is qualified for above mentioned requirements and is willing to advice Client regarding the above-mentioned works in accordance with […]

INTA Hongkong 2014

The International Trademark Association (INTA) is a global association of trademark owners and professionals in the aim of protecting consumers, promoting fair and effective commerce by supporting trademarks and related intellectual property 2014 is the first time INTA bringing its Annual Meeting to Asia, On 10-14 May, 2014, SB Law attended INTA’s 136th Annual Meeting […]

Personal Protective Equipment in Vietnam

According to the Article 4 of the Circular No. 04/2014/TT-BLDTBXH, Workers who during their work are in contact with one of the following dangerous and harmful elements shall be provided with personal protective equipment: +        Contacting with disadvantageous physical elements; +        Contacting with harmful chemicals and dust; +        Contacting with harmful biological elements and disadvantageous […]

Paying social insurance and health insurance in Vietnam

Pursuant to Article 19 of Decree 27/2014/ND-CP: Employers must pay employees an additional amount that is equal to the social insurance and health insurance premiums when paying wages. Employees shall use this amount to pay insurance himself or herself. Pursuant to regulations mentioned above, the employer is only obliged to pay health insurance, social security […]

Paying salary for employees working in the household in Vietnam

Pursuant to Article 15 of Decree 27/2014/ND-CP: The level of wages is agreed by both employer and domestic servants and must be written in the labor contract. The wage (including the living cost if employees live with the family) must not fall below the minimum wages imposed by the government. Employers and employees shall negotiate […]

Rest hours under Labor Code in Vietnam

According to Article 104 of the Labor Code, the working hours shall not exceed eight hours per day or 48 hours per week. The employer has the right to determine the working hours but in no time should the normal working hours exceed ten hours per day. According to Article 108 of the Labor Code, […]

Current Minimum Salary in Vietnam

The Labor Code 2012, which is the prescribed law in the territory of Vietnam, specifies the rights, obligations and responsibilities of the employers and the employees. This Code is applicable to the following: a.     The Vietnamese employees, apprentices, interns and other employees b.     The employers c.      Foreign employees working in Vietnam d.     Other individuals, agencies […]

Labor Law and recruitment issue

Labor law regulations in Vietnam are rather adversary and complicated, however SBLaw has extensive experience in advising clients about legal issues related to labor laws and the recruitment issue. Consulting services in the field of Labor and recruitment that we have to offer include: Consulting and developing Labor contracts Advising on setting up, maintaining, managing […]