Practical legal support for employers and employees through recruitment, workplace changes and the resolution of employment disputes.
Advice for working relationships.
ANT Lawyers’ employment lawyers in Vietnam advise businesses and individuals on employment contracts, workplace policies, foreign workers, termination and labor disputes.
Employment decisions affect people as well as operations. A clear agreement, a workable internal policy and an appropriate process can help the parties understand their responsibilities before difficulties arise.
We help management teams, HR professionals and employees assess the relevant documents and circumstances, including the local requirements that may differ from a group’s global employment practices.
How we can help
Employment contracts and hiring
Drafting and review of employment agreements, probation arrangements and related documents. We help clarify duties, remuneration, working arrangements, confidentiality and the terms governing the employment relationship.
Workplace rules and HR policies
Advice on internal labor rules, disciplinary procedures and workplace policies, including registration requirements where applicable. We help businesses align their documents with the way decisions are made and recorded in practice.
Foreign employees and work permissions
Support with the legal requirements for employing foreign personnel in Vietnam, including work permit and exemption questions. We review the proposed role, employer arrangements and supporting documents as part of the employment plan.
Workforce changes and termination
Advice on changes to employment arrangements, restructuring and the end of employment. We review the proposed grounds, procedure, communications and payments in light of the individual circumstances.
Collective employment matters
Support with collective labor agreements, consultation and collective employment issues. We help clients understand the relevant responsibilities and prepare documents and communications for discussions with the parties involved.
Employment disputes
Advice and representation in disputes over wages, contractual obligations, discipline and termination. We assist with evidence, settlement discussions, mediation and proceedings where appropriate to the matter.
Selected Experience
Applied Micro
Technology | Workforce restructuring and employment compliance
ANT Lawyers advised Applied Micro on employment compliance for its Vietnam operation in connection with a proposed workforce reduction. The work covered termination procedures, severance and employee benefits, notification to local authorities, and potential employment disputes. ANT Lawyers worked directly with the company’s Vice President and General Counsel and its Senior Director of Human Resources on the Vietnam employment matters.
Maharashtra Hybrid Seeds Company Limited (Mahyco)
Agriculture and seed technology | Employment contracts and workplace rules
ANT Lawyers advised Mahyco, an Indian seed research and production company, on employment arrangements for its Vietnam operation. The work included drafting employment contracts and internal labor rules to support local workforce management and compliance with Vietnamese requirements. ANT Lawyers worked directly with Mahyco’s outsourced consultant, Miller & Cambridge India Pvt Ltd, to implement the project.
Teral Asia Ltd
Industrial pumps and fans | HR policies and workforce compliance
ANT Lawyers advised Teral Asia Ltd, a Hong Kong-based distributor of industrial pumps and fans, on HR policies for its Vietnam workforce. Working with Teral Asia’s HR team and Teral Vietnam’s management, ANT Lawyers addressed employment compliance, employee retention, dispute prevention and handling, confidentiality and intellectual property matters, and prepared supporting employment documents.
How We Work With You
Understand the employment relationship and objectives
We begin by understanding whether you are seeking advice as an employer or employee, the issue involved and the decisions you need to make. We identify relevant deadlines and agree the scope of the review.
Review the relevant records
We review the employment contracts, workplace policies and other records relevant to the agreed scope, identifying missing information and issues requiring clarification.
Explain options and practical steps
We explain the legal risks and available options, considering operational needs, employee relations and the steps needed to implement your decision.
Agree responsibility, fees and updates
We identify your main contact and partner oversight arrangements, agree the fee basis and reporting approach, and discuss material changes in scope or timing.
Related insights
Employment compliance in Vietnam →
Legal support for decisions made across the employment relationship.
Employment termination in Vietnam →
Questions to review before bringing employment to an end.
Resolving wage disputes →
Contracts, payment records and the route to resolving a disagreement.
Foreign worker rules in Vietnam →
An ANT legal update on requirements affecting foreign personnel.