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Vietnam’s New Labor and Social Insurance Penalties｜Decree 283/2026 Fine Table by Violation
On September 10, 2026, Vietnam's new administrative penalty decree for labor and social insurance (Decree 283/2026/ND-CP) took effect. It fully replaces Decree 12/2022/ND-CP, and its most significant change is that "late payment" and "ev... -
Probation Periods and Labor Contracts in Vietnam — Mastering the Fixed-to-Indefinite “Conversion Rule”
When you hire in Vietnam, the very first thing you need to design correctly is the probation period and the contract term. If you extend a probation the way you might in Japan, or keep renewing a fixed-term contract again and again, you ... -
Vietnam Labor Compliance — Dismissal and Disciplinary Procedures and Employee Protection
Vietnamese labor law places strong emphasis on employee protection, and disciplinary measures and dismissal in particular are governed by strict statutory procedures. Companies bear the responsibility of fully complying with the procedur... -
Vietnam Work Permit Guide — Job Categories, Required Documents, and Application Process under Decree 219/2025
Vietnam Work Permit Guide -- Job Categories, Required Documents, and Application Process under Decree 219/2025 Hiring foreign workers in Vietnam requires a work permit -- and the rules changed significantly when Decree 219/2025/ND-CP too... -
Vietnam’s Internal Work Rules — Mandatory Requirements, Content, and Registration Guide
Vietnam's Internal Work Rules -- Mandatory Requirements, Content, and Registration Guide Under Vietnam's Labor Code 2019, every employer -- regardless of size -- is required to establish internal work rules (noi quy lao dong). For compan... -
Five Key Points to Watch Out for in Employment Contracts in Vietnam
An employment contract is one of the most important documents for clearly defining the rights and obligations of employees and the company. At Vietnam offices, differences in practices and laws between Japan and Vietnam often mean that d...
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