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Q&A
What are some of the emerging economic trends that can be seen in recent years i...
- December 2016
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A significant economic trend that can be seen in Vietnam is GDP growth. Despite uncertainty in the global economy, it reached 6.7 percent in 2015, had a forecast of 6.2 percent growth in 2016 and for 2017 is expected to improve slightly with a ...
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What is the current situation of the Vietnamese job market?
- December 2016
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To sustain the transition from a rural to an urban, manufacturing, and service-based formal economy, skilled workers play a crucial role. The number of skilled workers has increased over the years, thanks to significant investment in education,...
Q&A
Which contract structures are permitted in Vietnam?
- December 2016
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According to Chapter 3, Article 15 of the Vietnamese Labor Code, the contract structures that are permitted and should be used to form the basis for cost and compliance comparisons are seasonal or work-specific contracts, indefinite-term contracts, d...
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How do employers select optimal contract terms in Vietnam?
- December 2016
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Seasonal contracts (under one year) are usually reserved for seasonal or task specific employment, however it is important to note that these are not allowed to contain a probationary period. Definite term contracts (12 to 36 months) are used by empl...
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How long are probationary periods in Vietnam?
- December 2016
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Probationary periods are proportional to the educational level required by the position and range from six to 60 days. Employers can use them only once and they must be converted into standard contracts of one or more years, if both parties wish to c...
Q&A
What are some of the post-employment financial obligations in Vietnam?
- December 2016
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If a labor contract is terminated, employees may be entitled to severance payment; the nature of which depends on the salary of the employee, the amount of time spent in the current position, and the amount of time the employee has been covered under...
presentation
Doing Business in India
- November 2016
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This presentation offered by Dezan Shira & Associates India Manager Rohit Kapur, overviews the challenges and benefits for MNCs looking to do business in India.
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Hired...and Fired! The Full Employment Cycle
- September 2016
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In this presentation, Adam Livermore, one of Dezan Shira’s equity partners, explores how to find the best talent in China and how to navigate China’s complex labor regulations when hiring or terminating employees.
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Exploring Compensation and Labour Dispute Mediation in Vietnam
- September 2016
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This presentation by Oscar Mussons, Associate on Dezan Shira & Associates' International Business Advisory team, gives an introduction to Human Resources in Vietnam, including overtime, a regulatory update and labor disputes and mediation.
webinar
El despido colectivo en China
- August 2016
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Oscar Mussons y Konstantinas Starkus, asesores de Dezan Shira & Associates, te explican las claves del despido colectivo.
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Common Labor Issues in China - Risks and Compliance Strategies
- August 2016
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In this presentation, our in-house specialist Kyle Freeman introduces you the common labor issues in China, and suggests practices to comply with the current laws as well as to avoid any potential risks.
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Types of Employees in China
- August 2016
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This infographic compares the different types of employees on various dimensions, from cultural fitness to salary expectation.
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