When Should the Employer Send Notice of Termination of Labour Contract to Employee Before Contract Expiration?
To ensure the compliance with law, it is suggested to seek advice from employment lawyers in Vietnam . The following is the initial guidance for consideration and reference. When employer can terminate labour contract? Expiration is one of the circumstances which permit termination of labor contract under the Labor Code. Accordingly, the employer must inform in writing to the employee of the terminating date of labor contract at least 15 days prior to the expiration. Termination of labor relationship in each circumstance must follow different conditions and procedures to ensure the interests and obligations of both employee and employer and avoid potential labor disputes. Previously, an administrative penalty was applied to violations of the labor contract termination notice mentioned above. If the employer fails to inform the employee, the employer will be subject to a warning or a fine with amount from VND 500,000 to VND 1,000,000. However, the Decree 28/2020/ND-CP issued on March 1...