This is a ½ day virtual learning programme. Upon successful registration and payment, registrants will be sent a Zoom link and access details of the online workshop.
Overview
With the current unprecedented challenges on individuals and economies around the world due to COVID-19 pandemic, the workforce ecosystem has been badly affected. In this regard, the new Labour Code (2019) officially took effect 1 January 2021, following that the Vietnam authorities have also issued several legal documents and guidelines for the implementation including working conditions and labour relations.
Course Outline
This workshop will focus to address the following employment issues and topics :
1. Labour Code & Relevant Labour Regulations
2. What constitutes an employee-employer relationship ? Alternative options for offshore foreign traders to hire personnel working in Vietnam prior to its legal presence in the country ?
3. Types of Labour Contracts - Statutory Terms & Conditions ? Is probation a mandatory requirement ?
4. How to effectively structure the employer's request for Non-Disclosure, Non-Compete, Non-Solicitation Clauses ?
5. Mandatory and non-mandatory benefits of employees - how to structure for mutual benefits ?
6. Statutory responsibilities of employees (e.g. compensation for damages, training cost)
7. Grassroot Trade Union - a mandatory requirement ? Pros and Cons of setting up a Grassroot Trade Union
8. Hiring foreigners in Vietnam - practical issues ?
9. Termination of employment contracts - Rights of employees or employers ? Termination procedures ? Implications and compensations for illegal termination
10. Is COVID-19 pandemic a valid reason for employers to unilaterally terminate labour contracts ?
11. Termination and Dismissal - What are the differences ?
12. Termination package - how to calculate ?
13. Internal Labour Rules (ILR) and Collective Labour Agreement - Tips for successful ILR registration
14. Labour Dispute - How to handle effectively ?
Learning Objectives
Participants will receive updates on labour laws governing the workforce in Vietnam and get a clearer understanding of the dynamics and mentality of the Vietnamese employees. Key development on recent important changes to Vietnamese labour legislation will be highlighted.
Participants will also gain a better understanding of the overview of the latest Vietnamese labour legislation as well as the key changes that affect labour relationships in order to prepare better compliance with the current laws. It would focus on helping employers and employees to overcome legal issues, typically job reduction which may arise from COVID-19 pandemic.
Who Would Benefit
HR professionals, practitioners, business owners, executives, personnel, in-house legal counsel involved in HR related work or duties
Meet The Trainer
Vu Thi Que
Partner, Chairwoman
Co-founder of Rajah & Tann LCT Lawyers
LLB, Tsinghua University, China
MBA, Andrew & Griggs University, USA
Que is in-charge of the firm's Labour & Employment, Corporate Regulatory, Mergers & Acquisitions, Projects & Infrastructure, TMT and Real Estate & Construction Practice Groups. She has more than 17 years of experience in legal practice and is highly evaluated by clients. One client reported this about her, "She is very knowledgeable, responsive and works well with our colleagues." Fluent in both English and Chinese (Mandarin), Que advises various English-speaking and Chinese-speaking clients as well as multinational clients on a wide range of legal and compliance issues.
The firm's employment practice led by Que has been recognised by Chambers Asia-Pacific, The Legal 500 and AsiaLaw Profiles in the region in all major legal areas. Ms Que is respected by market commentators for her popular employment practice. She handles terminations, drafting of employment contracts, changes to benefit packages and company-wide retrenchment. Recently, Que has been recognised as a highly regarded lawyer for Employment and Corporate / M&A practice in Chamber Asia Pacific publication 2021.
In M&A transactions, Que has successfully led her team in closing a significant number of deals spanning a broad spectrum of industries. From due diligence to transaction documentation, the Corporate & M&A practice group under Que's lead has been regarded for its responsiveness and local expertise. In addition, Que has been involved in advisory and negotiations for the development of some of Vietnam's largest real estate and infrastructure projects. Her experience covers developments of entire new townships, commercial and residential high rise towers, highways and other infrastructure projects of national significance.
Administrative Details
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- Upon registration, you can make payment directly by PayPal (for Credit / Debit Card), PayNow Corporate or Bank Transfer. An auto e-acknowledgement and invoice will be sent to your registered email.
- No cancellation is allowed upon registration but attendance by a replacement delegate from your company due to exigency could be facilitated. Please notify SBF of this change, giving at least 3 working days' notice prior to the date of the workshop to enable logistical arrangements for the replacement.
- Full payment must be received with registration prior to the date of the workshop to guarantee your place.
- Admission into the workshop is only allowed if payment / proof of payment has been received prior to the day.
- Participants will still be liable for payment in the event of no-show on actual day of the workshop.
- SBF reserves the right to cancel, postpone, reschedule or make any adjustment to the workshop where necessary.
Payment Options :
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1. PayPal (pay by Credit or Debit Card)
2. PayNow Corporate (UEN: T02SS0073H)
3. Bank Transfer (Bank / Branch Code: 7375 / 018, Account No: 118-313-180-5)
Billing Organisation via UOB or DBS Website / Mobile app
Ref No: SB230907
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