{"id":2746,"date":"2026-04-22T15:11:02","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T08:11:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/giaychungnhandautu.man.net.vn\/?p=2746"},"modified":"2026-04-22T15:11:02","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T08:11:02","slug":"hop-dong-lao-dong-xac-dinh-thoi-han","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/giaychungnhandautu.man.net.vn\/en\/hop-dong-lao-dong-xac-dinh-thoi-han\/","title":{"rendered":"Latest regulations on fixed-term employment contracts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-pm-slice=\"0 0 []\">Fixed-term employment contracts are one of only two types of employment contracts currently recognized by law, following the official abolition of seasonal contracts. Understanding the regulations regarding contract duration, number of contract changes, and related legal risks not only helps employees protect their rights but also helps businesses avoid heavy administrative penalties from authorities.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Index<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/giaychungnhandautu.man.net.vn\/en\/hop-dong-lao-dong-xac-dinh-thoi-han\/#Phan_biet_hop_dong_lao_dong_xac_dinh_thoi_han_voi_cac_loai_hinh_khac\" >Distinguishing fixed-term employment contracts from other types of employment contracts.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/giaychungnhandautu.man.net.vn\/en\/hop-dong-lao-dong-xac-dinh-thoi-han\/#So_lan_duoc_ky_hop_dong_lao_dong_xac_dinh_thoi_han_theo_luat_moi\" >Number of times a fixed-term employment contract can be signed under the new law.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/giaychungnhandautu.man.net.vn\/en\/hop-dong-lao-dong-xac-dinh-thoi-han\/#Rui_ro_khi_doanh_nghiep_ky_hop_dong_thoi_vu_thay_vi_xac_dinh_thoi_han\" >Risks when businesses sign seasonal contracts instead of fixed-term contracts.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/giaychungnhandautu.man.net.vn\/en\/hop-dong-lao-dong-xac-dinh-thoi-han\/#Cac_hinh_phat_doi_voi_doanh_nghiep_khi_vi_pham_quy_dinh_ve_hop_dong_va_bao_hiem\" >Penalties for businesses that violate contract and insurance regulations.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/giaychungnhandautu.man.net.vn\/en\/hop-dong-lao-dong-xac-dinh-thoi-han\/#Quyen_loi_cua_nguoi_lao_dong_khi_giao_ket_hop_dong_lao_dong_xac_dinh_thoi_han\" >Rights of employees when entering into a fixed-term employment contract<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/giaychungnhandautu.man.net.vn\/en\/hop-dong-lao-dong-xac-dinh-thoi-han\/#Quy_trinh_soan_thao_mau_hop_dong_lao_dong_xac_dinh_thoi_han_chuan\" >Standard procedure for drafting a fixed-term employment contract template.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/giaychungnhandautu.man.net.vn\/en\/hop-dong-lao-dong-xac-dinh-thoi-han\/#Nhung_noi_dung_khong_the_thieu_trong_mau_hop_dong_lao_dong_xac_dinh_thoi_han\" >Essential elements of a fixed-term employment contract template.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/giaychungnhandautu.man.net.vn\/en\/hop-dong-lao-dong-xac-dinh-thoi-han\/#Giai_dap_thac_mac_thuong_gap_ve_hop_dong_lao_dong_xac_dinh_thoi_han\" >Frequently Asked Questions about Fixed-Term Employment Contracts<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/giaychungnhandautu.man.net.vn\/en\/hop-dong-lao-dong-xac-dinh-thoi-han\/#Hop_dong_lao_dong_xac_dinh_thoi_han_co_thoi_gian_thu_viec_khong\" >Does a fixed-term employment contract include a probationary period?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/giaychungnhandautu.man.net.vn\/en\/hop-dong-lao-dong-xac-dinh-thoi-han\/#Sau_02_lan_ky_hop_dong_xac_dinh_thoi_han_thi_phai_ky_loai_hop_dong_nao\" >After signing two fixed-term contracts, what type of contract should be signed next?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/giaychungnhandautu.man.net.vn\/en\/hop-dong-lao-dong-xac-dinh-thoi-han\/#Doanh_nghiep_co_duoc_don_phuong_cham_dut_hop_dong_truoc_han_khong\" >Can a business unilaterally terminate a contract before its expiration?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/giaychungnhandautu.man.net.vn\/en\/hop-dong-lao-dong-xac-dinh-thoi-han\/#Het_han_hop_dong_ma_cong_ty_khong_thong_bao_thi_hop_dong_tinh_the_nao\" >What happens to the contract if the company doesn&#039;t give notice when it expires?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/giaychungnhandautu.man.net.vn\/en\/hop-dong-lao-dong-xac-dinh-thoi-han\/#Nguoi_lao_dong_nghi_viec_truoc_khi_het_han_hop_dong_bao_truoc_bao_lau\" >How much notice do employees need to give when their contract expires?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/giaychungnhandautu.man.net.vn\/en\/hop-dong-lao-dong-xac-dinh-thoi-han\/#Ket_luan\" >Conclude<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hop_dong_lao_dong_xac_dinh_thoi_han_la_gi\"><\/span><strong>What is a fixed-term employment contract?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2747\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2747\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2747\" src=\"https:\/\/giaychungnhandautu.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Hop-dong-lao-dong-xac-dinh-thoi-han-la-gi.jpg\" alt=\"Ho\u031b\u0323p \u0111o\u0302\u0300ng lao \u0111o\u0323\u0302ng xa\u0301c \u0111i\u0323nh tho\u031b\u0300i ha\u0323n la\u0300 gi\u0300\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/giaychungnhandautu.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Hop-dong-lao-dong-xac-dinh-thoi-han-la-gi.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/giaychungnhandautu.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Hop-dong-lao-dong-xac-dinh-thoi-han-la-gi-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/giaychungnhandautu.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Hop-dong-lao-dong-xac-dinh-thoi-han-la-gi-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/giaychungnhandautu.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Hop-dong-lao-dong-xac-dinh-thoi-han-la-gi-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/giaychungnhandautu.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Hop-dong-lao-dong-xac-dinh-thoi-han-la-gi-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2747\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">What is a fixed-term employment contract?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>According to the regulations at <a title=\"null\" href=\"https:\/\/thuvienphapluat.vn\/van-ban\/Lao-dong-Tien-luong\/Bo-Luat-lao-dong-2019-333670.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Clause 1, Article 20 of the 2019 Labor Code<\/a>, A fixed-term employment contract is a type of contract in which both parties clearly define the duration and termination date of the contract. This period must not exceed 36 months from the date the contract comes into effect.<\/p>\n<p>Essentially, this type of fixed-term employment contract has the following specific legal characteristics:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Time-related characteristics: The agreement term must be between one month and a maximum of 36 months.<\/li>\n<li>Formal requirements: Both parties must clearly state the start and end dates in a fixed-term employment contract.<\/li>\n<li>Target audience: Typically used for routine tasks where businesses want to monitor employee workflows or for short-term projects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Phan_biet_hop_dong_lao_dong_xac_dinh_thoi_han_voi_cac_loai_hinh_khac\"><\/span><strong>Distinguishing fixed-term employment contracts from other types of employment contracts.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In human resource management practice, confusion between different types of contracts can lead to errors in insurance and benefits arrangements. To gain a clearer understanding of fixed-term employment contracts, we need to compare this type of contract with other forms of employment.<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-color: #000000;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"2\" cellpadding=\"12\">\n<caption>Comparison table of common types of employment contracts currently in use.<\/caption>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\">Criteria<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\">Fixed-term employment contract<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\">Indefinite term contract<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\">Seasonal contract (Old)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Duration<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">From 1 to 36 months<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">No end date specified<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Under 12 months<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Number of signatures<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Maximum of 2 consecutive times<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Unlimited<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Abolished since 2021<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Social insurance scheme<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Full participation is mandatory.<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Full participation is mandatory.<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Often illegally avoided.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Note: Since the Labor Code 2019 came into effect, the term &quot;seasonal contract&quot; is no longer legally valid. All work agreements, even short-term ones, must be concluded in the form of a fixed-term labor contract to ensure the supremacy of law and the rights of all parties.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"So_lan_duoc_ky_hop_dong_lao_dong_xac_dinh_thoi_han_theo_luat_moi\"><\/span><strong>Number of times a fixed-term employment contract can be signed under the new law.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2749\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2749\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2749\" src=\"https:\/\/giaychungnhandautu.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/So-lan-duoc-ky-hop-dong-lao-dong-xac-dinh-thoi-han-theo-luat-moi.jpg\" alt=\"So\u0302\u0301 la\u0302\u0300n \u0111u\u031bo\u031b\u0323c ky\u0301 ho\u031b\u0323p \u0111o\u0302\u0300ng lao \u0111o\u0323\u0302ng xa\u0301c \u0111i\u0323nh tho\u031b\u0300i ha\u0323n theo lua\u0323\u0302t mo\u031b\u0301i\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/giaychungnhandautu.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/So-lan-duoc-ky-hop-dong-lao-dong-xac-dinh-thoi-han-theo-luat-moi.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/giaychungnhandautu.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/So-lan-duoc-ky-hop-dong-lao-dong-xac-dinh-thoi-han-theo-luat-moi-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/giaychungnhandautu.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/So-lan-duoc-ky-hop-dong-lao-dong-xac-dinh-thoi-han-theo-luat-moi-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/giaychungnhandautu.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/So-lan-duoc-ky-hop-dong-lao-dong-xac-dinh-thoi-han-theo-luat-moi-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/giaychungnhandautu.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/So-lan-duoc-ky-hop-dong-lao-dong-xac-dinh-thoi-han-theo-luat-moi-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2749\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Number of times a fixed-term employment contract can be signed under the new law.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Many businesses tend to want to sign these types of contracts repeatedly to avoid employees becoming &quot;permanent employees.&quot; However, current laws have very strict regulations on the number of times fixed-term employment contracts can be signed in order to protect the stability of employees.<\/p>\n<p>The principles regarding the number of times a contract can be signed include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Renewal principle: When the first contract expires and the employee continues to work, the two parties may only sign one more fixed-term employment contract.<\/li>\n<li>Consequences of signing too many contracts: If, after signing the second fixed-term employment contract, the employee continues working when the contract expires, the third contract must be converted to an indefinite-term contract.<\/li>\n<li>Exceptions: Certain groups such as elderly workers, <a title=\"null\" href=\"https:\/\/giaychungnhandautu.man.net.vn\/en\/dich-vu\/giay-phep-lao-dong-work-permit\/\">work permit<\/a> Foreign nationals or members of the management team as employees at the facility may be offered fixed-term employment contracts multiple times, depending on specific agreements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rui_ro_khi_doanh_nghiep_ky_hop_dong_thoi_vu_thay_vi_xac_dinh_thoi_han\"><\/span><strong>Risks when businesses sign seasonal contracts instead of fixed-term contracts.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Misusing company names to evade social insurance contributions is a common mistake that plunges businesses into a spiral of legal risks. In reality, this practice... <a title=\"null\" href=\"https:\/\/luatvietnam.vn\/lao-dong-tien-luong\/doanh-nghiep-ky-hop-dong-thoi-vu-can-luu-y-gi-562-108241-article.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Businesses that sign seasonal contracts should take note.<\/a> Transitional provisions to avoid violating the law. Through the process of assisting in reviewing the use of fixed-term employment contracts for many units, experts at <a title=\"null\" href=\"https:\/\/giaychungnhandautu.man.net.vn\/en\/\">MAN \u2013 Master Accountant Network<\/a> It has been observed that these violations are often detected very quickly during routine insurance audits.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cac_hinh_phat_doi_voi_doanh_nghiep_khi_vi_pham_quy_dinh_ve_hop_dong_va_bao_hiem\"><\/span><strong>Penalties for businesses that violate contract and insurance regulations.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Below are the administrative and criminal penalties applied to businesses that intentionally violate regulations regarding fixed-term employment contracts:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Administrative penalty: Basis <a title=\"null\" href=\"https:\/\/thuvienphapluat.vn\/van-ban\/Lao-dong-Tien-luong\/Nghi-dinh-12-2022-ND-CP-xu-phat-vi-pham-hanh-chinh-lao-dong-bao-hiem-nguoi-lam-viec-nuoc-ngoai-479312.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Decree 12\/2022\/ND-CP<\/a>, The act of evading or failing to pay sufficient social insurance contributions for employees under fixed-term employment contracts will be subject to a fine of 50-70 million VND.<\/li>\n<li>Financial recovery: According to Clause 1, Article 41 of the Social Insurance Law 2024, businesses must pay the full amount of evaded contributions along with interest equal to twice the average investment interest rate of the social insurance fund in the previous year.<\/li>\n<li>Criminal liability: For systemic violations related to fixed-term employment contracts, commercial legal entities may be prosecuted. <a title=\"null\" href=\"https:\/\/vanban.chinhphu.vn\/?pageid=27160&amp;docid=211199\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Article 216 of the Penal Code<\/a> with fines of up to 3 billion VND.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quyen_loi_cua_nguoi_lao_dong_khi_giao_ket_hop_dong_lao_dong_xac_dinh_thoi_han\"><\/span><strong>Rights of employees when entering into a fixed-term employment contract<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When signing a fixed-term contract, employees need to be aware of their fundamental rights and benefits. The law stipulates that there should be no discrimination in basic rights when entering into fixed-term employment contracts between short-term and long-term employees.<\/p>\n<p>Key rights that employees need to know<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Insurance coverage: Employees are entitled to full social insurance, health insurance, and unemployment insurance from the second month of employment upon signing a fixed-term employment contract (for a term of 1 month or more).<\/li>\n<li>Salaries and bonuses: The salary in a fixed-term employment contract must not be lower than the regional minimum wage stipulated by the State and must be paid on time.<\/li>\n<li>Leave and workplace safety: Employees are entitled to at least 12 days of annual leave for normal work and will be provided with all necessary protective equipment throughout the duration of their fixed-term employment contract.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quy_trinh_soan_thao_mau_hop_dong_lao_dong_xac_dinh_thoi_han_chuan\"><\/span><strong>Standard procedure for drafting a fixed-term employment contract template.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To ensure a contract has the highest legal validity and avoids unnecessary disputes in court, the drafting process requires special attention to mandatory clauses. According to advice from the MAN \u2013 Master Accountant Network team, standardizing the content of fixed-term employment contract templates from the outset helps businesses optimize risk management costs.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nhung_noi_dung_khong_the_thieu_trong_mau_hop_dong_lao_dong_xac_dinh_thoi_han\"><\/span><strong>Essential elements of a fixed-term employment contract template.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A complete contract should contain the following key information.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Identifying information: Full name, personal identification number (CCCD), permanent address, and information of the legal representative of the enterprise entering into the fixed-term employment contract.<\/li>\n<li>Job description: Clearly state the job title, department, and key responsibilities to serve as a basis for performance evaluation.<\/li>\n<li>Term and working hours: The term of the fixed-term employment contract must be specifically stated, indicating the start and end dates. Working hours shall not exceed 8 hours per day.<\/li>\n<li>Benefits package: Details of base salary, hazardous work allowances, fuel allowance, telephone allowance, and the periodic salary review schedule for employees with fixed-term employment contracts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Giai_dap_thac_mac_thuong_gap_ve_hop_dong_lao_dong_xac_dinh_thoi_han\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions about Fixed-Term Employment Contracts<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<section><summary><h3 ><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hop_dong_lao_dong_xac_dinh_thoi_han_co_thoi_gian_thu_viec_khong\"><\/span>Does a fixed-term employment contract include a probationary period?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/summary><div><div class=\"saswp_faq_tiny_content\">According to Article 24 of the 2019 Labor Code, both parties may agree on the probationary period in a fixed-term employment contract. However, the probationary period can only be applied once for a job and does not apply to employees who enter into contracts of less than one month.<\/div><\/div><\/section><section><summary><h3 ><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sau_02_lan_ky_hop_dong_xac_dinh_thoi_han_thi_phai_ky_loai_hop_dong_nao\"><\/span>After signing two fixed-term contracts, what type of contract should be signed next?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/summary><div><div class=\"saswp_faq_tiny_content\">When a second fixed-term employment contract expires and the employee continues to work, the employer is obligated to sign an indefinite-term employment contract, except in certain exceptional cases as stipulated by law.<\/div><\/div><\/section><section><summary><h3 ><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Doanh_nghiep_co_duoc_don_phuong_cham_dut_hop_dong_truoc_han_khong\"><\/span>Can a business unilaterally terminate a contract before its expiration?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/summary><div><div class=\"saswp_faq_tiny_content\">Businesses have the right to unilaterally terminate fixed-term employment contracts, but they must have a legitimate reason as stipulated in Article 36 of the Labor Code and must give at least 30 days&#039; notice for contracts of 12-36 months.<\/div><\/div><\/section><section><summary><h3 ><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Het_han_hop_dong_ma_cong_ty_khong_thong_bao_thi_hop_dong_tinh_the_nao\"><\/span>What happens to the contract if the company doesn&#039;t give notice when it expires?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/summary><div><div class=\"saswp_faq_tiny_content\">If a fixed-term employment contract expires and the employee continues working, both parties must sign a new contract within 30 days. If a new contract is not signed, the previously concluded contract becomes an indefinite-term contract.<\/div><\/div><\/section><section><summary><h3 ><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nguoi_lao_dong_nghi_viec_truoc_khi_het_han_hop_dong_bao_truoc_bao_lau\"><\/span>How much notice do employees need to give when their contract expires?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/summary><div><div class=\"saswp_faq_tiny_content\">Employees have the right to unilaterally terminate a fixed-term employment contract, but must give the employer at least 30 days&#039; notice for contracts with a term of 12 to 36 months.<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ket_luan\"><\/span><strong>Conclude<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Strict adherence to regulations regarding fixed-term employment contracts is not only a legal obligation but also a foundation for businesses to build a sustainable work environment. In the context of increasingly stringent social insurance regulations, partnering with professional consulting firms like MAN \u2013 Master Accountant Network will help businesses improve their personnel records, minimizing the risks of penalties and disputes related to fixed-term employment contracts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact information for MAN \u2013 Master Accountant Network<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Address: 19A, 43rd Street, Tan Thuan Ward, Ho Chi Minh City<\/li>\n<li>Mobile\/Zalo: 0903 963 163 \u2013 0903 428 622<\/li>\n<li>Email: man@man.net.vn<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Content production is overseen by: Mr.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/man.net.vn\/le-hoang-tuyen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Le Hoang Tuyen \u2013 Founder &amp; CEO of MAN \u2013 Master Accountant Network<\/a>, CPA Vietnam auditors with over 30 years of experience in accounting, auditing, and financial consulting.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>H\u1ee3p \u0111\u1ed3ng lao \u0111\u1ed9ng x\u00e1c \u0111\u1ecbnh th\u1eddi h\u1ea1n l\u00e0 m\u1ed9t trong hai lo\u1ea1i h\u00ecnh h\u1ee3p \u0111\u1ed3ng lao \u0111\u1ed9ng duy nh\u1ea5t \u0111\u01b0\u1ee3c ph\u00e1p lu\u1eadt c\u00f4ng nh\u1eadn hi\u1ec7n nay sau khi lo\u1ea1i h\u00ecnh h\u1ee3p \u0111\u1ed3ng th\u1eddi v\u1ee5 ch\u00ednh th\u1ee9c b\u1ecb b\u00e3i b\u1ecf. 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