HCMC – Insights into Employment in Vietnam

Presentation key notes:

Minh Nguyen – Senior Associate, ACSV Legal will discuss:

Work permits and residence cards for expatriates and application process. Practical matters involving work permit categories, documentation, lead time and criteria, with details on specific exemptions;
Labour contracts and remarkable issues (e.g. unilateral termination vs. dismissal);
Dispute settlement in labour conflicts (i.e. court litigation vs. mediation vs. arbitration);
Labour Law updates and future changes in Vietnam.

Matthew Lourey – Managing Partner, Domicile Corporate Services will cover topics related to:

Insurance obligations for companies and staff holding employment contracts; updates on the application of social insurance and the implementation procedures for maternity and sick leave, occupational health and safety and retirement fund contributions;
Payroll and Employment issues arising in international companies operating in Vietnam. Details on Labour compliance and common situations regarding salary contributions, monthly and quarterly lodgements, annual reporting to the authorities;
Taxation for Individuals and Companies regarding employment in Vietnam, with insights on resident and non-residents tax implications. Clarifications on service contracts and offshore labor contracts with parent entities, and the tax issues that commonly arise,
Practical information on employment and labor issues commonly experienced by investors in Vietnam.

A panel discussion will follow the key notes addresses so that the attendees can discuss common and topical issues with the panel.