Vietnam’s Employee-Friendly Labor Laws

Overview. Employers, including multi-national employers with expatriate employees in Vietnam, should be aware that Vietnam employment laws provide strong protections for both local employees and expatriates. There are numerous unique aspects of Vietnam's labor laws, including distinctions among entitlements depending upon the type of work conducted, as well as the gender of the employee. Many of the country's statutory requirements, including those pertaining to leave and vacation, provide certain rights to employees who work under "normal" conditions, and greater entitlement for employees who work under hazardous, strenuous, or dangerous conditions. Also, certain preferential treatment is required for female employees and applicants, as well as for those with disabilities.