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probationary salary

The manager spoke in that typical “old ghost bullying the new ghost” tone: “Since you’re new, your salary will be lower than those who have worked here longer.” (The set salary for staff was VND 6 million). I’m talking about base salary here, not commission. Then she added, “During the probation period, I’ll pay you […]

The Protector of the Lawful Rights and Interests of the Litigant

The 2015 Civil Procedure Code provides regulations on the protector of the lawful rights and interests of litigants, including who may serve in this role and the registration procedures before the Court. This article will clarify those issues. The protector of the lawful rights and interests of the litigant is a person participating in proceedings […]

How to Draft a Statement of Claim under the 2015 Civil Procedure Code.

How to Draft a Statement of Claim under the 2015 Civil Procedure Code A Statement of Claim (Plaint) is an essential legal document that an agency, organization, or individual must prepare when initiating a lawsuit. To avoid the Court returning the Statement of Claim or requiring amendment/supplementation, both its form and content must comply with […]

Settlement of Individual Labor Disputes

First, the competent authorities and persons responsible for settling individual labor disputes include: (i) Labor conciliators; (ii) Labor arbitration councils; (iii) People’s Courts. This article will analyze the process of settling individual labor disputes through these three mechanisms. Note: Individual labor disputes must first be settled through the conciliation procedure conducted by a labor conciliator […]

Administrative Penalties in the Field of Labor

Administrative Penalties in the Field of Labor Violations concerning recruitment and labor management A fine ranging from VND 1,000,000 to VND 3,000,000 shall be imposed on an employer committing any of the following acts: a) Failure to declare the use of employees as prescribed; b) Collecting money from employees during recruitment; c) Failure to record […]

Who are the parties in a civil case/civil matter?

Who are the parties in a civil case/civil matter? Parties in a civil case are agencies, organizations, or individuals, including the plaintiff, the defendant, and persons with related rights and obligations. Parties in a civil matter are agencies, organizations, or individuals, including the petitioner (the person requesting the settlement of a civil matter) and persons […]

Termination of an investment project

The information shared below comes from hard-earned knowledge and experience for your reference. If you search by keywords, you might get lost in a maze of information. In short, the procedure for terminating an investment project must be carried out online via the FDI system, and the hard copy must also be submitted directly to […]

Disputes and Petitions concerning Marriage and Family Matters within the Jurisdiction of the Court

  Pursuant to Articles 28 and 29 of the Civil Procedure Code 2015, the Court shall have jurisdiction to accept and adjudicate the following disputes and petitions: First, disputes relating to marriage and family under the jurisdiction of the Court include: Divorce, disputes over child custody, division of property upon divorce, and division of property […]

Vietnam’s visa regulations

First, what is a visa? “A visa is a document issued by a competent authority of Vietnam, permitting a foreigner to enter Vietnam.” Visas may be issued in a passport, separately, or electronically (e-visas). Validity of visas: Short-term visas are valid for up to 30 days, while long-term visas may be valid for up to […]

What types of labor contracts are provided under the law?

There are two types of labor contracts under Article 20 of the 2019 Labor Code, specifically: Indefinite-term labor contract. This is a contract in which the parties do not determine the term or the time of termination of its validity. Definite-term labor contract. This is a contract in which the parties agree on a fixed […]