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Employment Law &
Labour Dispute
Resolution

Protecting your business across the entire employment relationship – from day-to-day risk prevention to full representation when disputes arise.

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First Counsel — Employment Law
10+
Years Experience

Employment law is one of the most sensitive and complex areas of legal practice – particularly for businesses with large workforces or a foreign element. A single procedural error in a disciplinary process or contract termination can trigger a costly and protracted dispute. First Counsel works with you to build a legally sound HR framework from the ground up, and stands firmly in your corner when disputes arise.

Two Core Service Pillars
Comprehensive – from prevention to resolution
01
Ongoing Employment Law Advisory
Building and strengthening your entire HR legal framework – from employment contracts, internal regulations and salary scales, to benefits policies and disciplinary procedures – ensuring your business stays compliant and dispute-resistant at all times.
02
Labour Dispute Resolution
When a dispute arises, we develop the optimal resolution strategy and represent your business at mediation, the Labour Court and arbitration – protecting your legitimate interests decisively and effectively at every stage.
Scope of Services
What we handle for you
Employment ContractsDrafting, reviewing and standardising employment contracts to comply with current law and reflect the specific needs of your business.
Internal Regulations & Salary ScalesDrafting and registering internal labour regulations and salary scales that are legally valid and properly filed with the relevant authorities.
Disciplinary Action & Contract TerminationAdvising on the correct procedures for disciplinary proceedings and contract termination to minimise litigation risk and ensure full legal compliance.
Foreign National EmployeesObtaining work permits, business visas and temporary residence cards for foreign experts and employees working in Vietnam.
In-house Employment Law TrainingDelivering training sessions for HR teams and management on the latest employment regulations and practical dispute-prevention strategies.
Labour Compliance AuditConducting a comprehensive review of your HR legal framework to identify non-compliance and recommend corrective measures – before the authorities do.

Common Pitfalls Businesses Overlook

Employment contracts with no confidentiality or non-compete clauses – internal regulations that have never been registered or are significantly out of date – disciplinary proceedings conducted without following the correct statutory procedure – contract terminations carried out without a proper disciplinary council record. These avoidable errors are among the most common direct causes of labour disputes in Vietnam.

Dispute Resolution
Three pathways to effective resolution
01
Negotiation & Mediation
Our first priority is achieving a fast, cost-effective resolution through direct negotiation or workplace mediation – preserving the employment relationship where possible. This approach resolves the majority of common disputes quickly and without escalation.
02
Labour Court Litigation
Representing and protecting your business before the competent People’s Court – preparing case files, building legal arguments and conducting professional litigation at all levels of the court system.
03
Labour Arbitration
Representing clients before the Labour Arbitration Council – a faster alternative to litigation, particularly suited to collective disputes or where the contract contains an arbitration clause.
How We Work
From initial instruction to outcome
1
Intake & Assessment
We listen, gather documents and assess the specific employment law situation facing your business.
2
Analysis & Strategy
We identify risks, evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of your position, and recommend the optimal strategy.
3
Execution & Representation
We prepare all documentation and directly represent your business throughout the entire process.
4
Outcome & Prevention
We achieve the best possible outcome and advise on preventive measures to avoid similar disputes in the future.

Facing an employment law issue?

Speak with us today – free initial consultation, response within 24 business hours.

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