LEGAL ADVICE ON REGISTRATION AND EFFECTIVENESS OF INTERNAL LABOR REGULATIONS

Question: I heard that enterprises with more than 10 employees are required to register their internal labor regulations. Is this correct, and what is the specific procedure?     Answer: This information is entirely correct and is clearly stipulated in Article 119 of the 2019 Labor Code. Specifically, any employer with 10 or more employees […]

ADVISORY ON EXECUTING CONFIDENTIALITY AND NON-COMPETITION AGREEMENTS (NDA) FOLLOWING TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS

Question: My Company is collaborating with an Enterprise from the United States. In the cooperation agreement between the two parties, the US Enterprise has included a clause requiring “When an employee leaves the company, the employee shall execute a commitment with my Company that they will not work for competitors”. Under Vietnamese law, may my […]

LEGAL ADVICE ON WORKING CONDITIONS AND REVOCATION OF WORK PERMITS

Question: What are the conditions for foreign employees to work in Vietnam, and how does criminal prosecution affect their Work Permit?     Answer:  The conditions for foreign employees to work legally in Vietnam are strictly stipulated under Article 151 of the 2019 Labor Code. Accordingly, a foreign employee must meet all of the following […]

LEGAL ADVICE ON CRIMINAL RECORD CERTIFICATES

Question: What is the difference between Criminal Record Certificate No. 1 and No. 2?     Answer: According to the Law on Criminal Records 2009, Criminal Record Certificate No. 1 and No. 2 differ significantly in terms of their intended users and the scope of information regarding criminal records.   Criminal Record Certificate No. 1 […]

Vietnam’s Economic Outlook: Insights from Vietnam Economic Times and SBLAW’s Contribution

We are pleased to share insights from the Vietnam Economic Times, issue 396, dated March 17, 2025, which offers a comprehensive view of Vietnam’s evolving economic landscape. This edition provides in-depth risk assessments and forecasts opportunities for Vietnam to achieve its ambitious growth target of 8 percent or higher. It also clarifies the opportunities and […]

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