I. What is a Labor Regulation?

Labor regulations are documents issued by the employer. These regulations stipulate the rules of conduct that employees are required to comply with when engaging in an employment relationship, as well as provisions regarding disciplinary actions, handling procedures, and material responsibilities.

II. Effectiveness of Labor Regulations

As stipulated in Article 121 of the Labor Code 2019, Labor regulations take effect 15 days after the competent state authority, as prescribed in Article 119 of this Code, receives the complete labor regulation registration dossier.

For employers with fewer than 10 employees who issue labor regulations in writing, the effectiveness is determined by the employer as stated in the labor regulations.

III. Are companies required to register labor regulations?

According to Clause 1, Article 118 of the Labor Code 2019:

1. Employers must issue labor regulations. If employing 10 or more employees, the labor regulations must be in writing.”

Thus, not all companies are required to register labor regulations. Only companies with 10 or more employees must register their labor regulations with the competent state authority.

Additionally, within 10 days from the date the labor regulations are issued, the employer must submit a registration dossier for the labor regulations to the competent state authority.

IV. Penalties for employers who fail to register labor regulations as required by law

As per Clause 2, Article 19 of Decree No. 12/2022/ND-CP:

1. Violations regarding labor discipline and material responsibilities
   …
   2. A fine ranging from VND 5,000,000 to VND 10,000,000 shall be imposed on employers for the following acts:

• Failing to issue written labor regulations when employing 10 or more employees.
• Failing to register labor regulations as required by law.
• Failing to consult with the grassroots labor representative organization (if such an organization exists) before issuing, amending, or supplementing labor regulations.
• Using labor regulations that are not yet effective or have expired.
• Handling labor discipline or compensation for damages in ways that do not comply with prescribed procedures, orders, or timelines.
• Temporarily suspending employees beyond the legally allowed time frame.

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