Employment Law

legal article LAWFUL EMPLOYEE DISMISSAL IN VIETNAM: COMMON MISTAKES EMPLOYERS OFTEN MAKE June 24, 2026 According to statistics published by the Supreme People’s Court of Vietnam, labor disputes relating to the termination of employment contracts consistently account for the highest proportion of labor cases brought before the courts each year. Notably, many employers lose these …

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List of 20 Cases of Work Permit Exemption for Foreigners Category Employment Law Author Hang Phan Date May 24, 2026 Foreigners working in Vietnam generally must be granted a work permit. However, current laws still provide many cases of work permit exemption for foreigners to create favorable conditions for investment, corporate management, and international personnel …

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[2026] Comprehensive Guide on Dossier for Requesting a Work Permit for Foreigners Category Employment Law Author Hang Phan Date May 22, 2026 Preparing a dossier for requesting a work permit for foreigners is a crucial step that ensures both the enterprise and the foreign employee comply with Vietnamese labor laws. In practice, many applications are …

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Work Permits for Foreigners in Vietnam: 2026 Updates Category Employment Law Author Hang Phan Date May 12, 2026 Work permit for foreigners and the act of grasping relevant legal changes—especially regulations effective from August 07, 2025—have become vital factors for businesses to maintain stability and compliance amidst strong FDI inflows into Vietnam. Any delay or …

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[2026] Capital Transfer Payments to Foreign Investors in Vietnam: Procedures & Risks Category Business Law Author Hang Phan Date April 22, 2026 Capital transfer payments to foreign investors serve as a critical legal “stress test” when acquiring a Vietnamese company. A minor oversight regarding the Direct Investment Capital Account (DICA), an incorrect transfer process, or …

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Unfair Termination in Vietnam (2026): 5 Key Legal Rights Category Employment Law Author Dat Nguyen (Tony) Date January 23, 2026 You walk into the office on a Monday morning, expecting a normal workday. Instead, HR calls you in and says: “Today is your last working day.” No clear reason. No prior notice. Just… done. If …

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Important Update: Key Changes to Work Permits for Foreigners in Vietnam Effective from August 7, 2025 Category Employment Law Author Dat Nguyen Date August 14, 2025 On August 7, 2025, Decree 219/2025/ND-CP (“Decree 219”) will officially take effect, replacing the previous regulations under Decree 152/2020 and Decree 70/2023. These changes bring significant updates to the …

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