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Labour restructuring is one of the most complex legal processes in Vietnam. In this post, we’ll break down the most common pitfalls and how to overcome them. Mistake 1: Proving Organisational Changes Without clear definitions in the law, companies must prepare robust evidence to justify retrenchment, including: Financial reports showing reduced operations. Declining production or exports. Changes to employee headcounts. Case Study: Proving Necessity In a court case, Company N proved it reduced operations by submitting:...

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