Labor contract: The employer must conclude a written labor contract with the worker. The contract should include terms and conditions such as position, working hours, wages, place of work, duration of the contract and termination conditions. The contract may be indefinite or have a fixed term.

Minimum working age: The minimum legal working age in Vietnam is 15 years. Employers need to make sure they don't hire underage workers.

Work Permit for Foreign employees: If you hire non-Vietnamese employees, they usually need to obtain a work permit before starting. There will be exceptions for certain categories, such as intra-company transfers, but generally that's the rule.

Minimum wage: Employers must pay employees at least the minimum wage, depending on the region of Vietnam.

Social, health and unemployment insurance: Employers must pay social, health and unemployment insurance for their employees. As of 2023, the total employer contribution is about 17.5% of the employee's salary.

Working hours and overtime: The standard working hours in Vietnam are 48 hours, usually eight hours a day, six days a week. Overtime is regulated, overtime pay is relatively high, and the number of overtime hours per day, month and year is capped.

Health and safety requirements: Employers are required to provide a safe and healthy working environment. This includes providing the necessary protective equipment and conducting regular safety training and exercises.

Annual leave: Employees are entitled to full pay annual leave. The minimum statutory entitlement for employees with 12 months of service is 12 days per year.

Termination and severance pay: The employer is required to provide notice and severance pay when terminating an employee, depending on the length of service and the terms of the employment contract.