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Employment law across the Asia-Pacific region is becoming increasingly complex. As new laws come into force, and as regulation increases, employees are becoming more sophisticated in their expectations and demands. From hiring policies to high-profile dismissals, employment law often affects your business bottom-line and growth

If you have workforces in the Asia-Pacific region our employment law workshops will enable you to operate with confidence. Including Thailand, Philippines, China and Vietnam, our expert-led workshops will deliver cutting-edge insights and critical knowledge that relates the law and business culture to the realities of management. All our courses are led by practicing lawyers from the country in question, providing direct access to first-class expertise.

Must Attend for:• CEO/MD/Line Managers• VPs, Directors, Heads & Managers of: Human Resource, Learning

& Development, Workplace Relations & Compliance, Employment Relations, Talent & Recruitment, Remuneration/ Compensation & Benefits, Mediators & Arbitrators of Employment Law

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15 - 16 November 2016 | HILTON SINGAPORE

Asia Employment Law Workshop Series10TH ANNUAL EMPLOYMENT LAW ASIA

Vietnam Employment Law Workshop, 16 November 2016

Conducted by Kevin Hawkins, Partner, VILAF, our one day Vietnam Employment Law Workshop will address the hottest topical issues surrounding Vietnam’s updated employment regulation – distinguished benefits, cross border employment and termination of employment.Trainer details:Kevin Hawkins, Partner, VILAF

China Employment Law Workshop, 15 November

In China, Labor & Employment law

is constantly evolving and it is a challenge to keep up with the changes in China. This Masterclass lead by Baker & McKenzie, looks at the current hot topics which those in China involved in HR face on a daily basisTrainer: Zheng Lu, Special Counsel, Baker & McKenzie

Asia Employment Law Workshop Series

A. 15 November 2016 - China Employment LawB. 16 November 2016 - Vietnam Employment Law

15 November 2016 – China Employment Law

This highly practical approach to essential employment law and practice in China provides professionals who have, or expect to have, responsibility for staff in China with up to date, quality information on relevant Chinese employment law and practice. This seminar will clarify the legislative framework and new legal developments in China. It will also address the practical aspects of managing a cross-cultural workforce, and provide an accurate understanding of critical Chinese employment issues to consider when setting up and maintaining operations in China.

AGENDA:China Employment Overview – Top Six Employment Traps• Written employment contracts• Third-party agency workers• Disciplinary policies• Overtime pay• Confidential information and IP• Labor unions

Current Employment Practices, Developments and Trends• High burden and costs on employer• Pro-employee judicial system; high litigation risks• Major government concern: labor instability• Perceived inflexible labor market• Potential amendment of Employment Contract Law?

Employment Issues in Mergers and Acquisitions• Employment issues in equity acquisitions / mergers• Employment issues in asset transactions• Risk of labor unrest in transactions• How to handle employee transfers

Managing Terminations in China• No “at will” termination• Termination for incompetence• Termination for major change of objective circumstances• Termination for failure to pass probation• Termination for serious violation of company policies• Protected groups of employees• Litigation risks and termination strategies

Managing Restructuring in China• Statutory mass-layoff: grounds and procedures• Collective termination v. individual termination• Practical tips• Implementation do’s and don’ts

Key Compliance Challenges• Labor dispatch - Regulatory requirements and penalties - Outsourcing arrangement - Case study• Social insurance and housing fund - Regulatory requirements and penalties - Employee actions / complaints - Case study

Trainer Details:Zheng LuSpecial CounselBaker & McKenzie

• Rising Star of the Year – Labor & Employment, China Law & Practice (2015)• Up-and-Coming Lawyer – Employment: PRC Law (International Firms, China / Hong Kong), Chambers Asia

(2015)• Leading Lawyer – Employment: PRC Law (International Firms, China / Hong Kong), Chambers Asia (2016)

Ms. Lu specializes in strategic employment counselling and developing creative employment solutions for multinational corporations in their global transactions, employee disputes, and day to day operations. Her practice focuses on human resources management and labor relations, workforce restructuring and terminations, compliance and investigation, wages and hours, mobility, sexual harassment, union issues, strikes and unrests, labor disputes, and employment issues in connection with cross-border transactions.

Ms. Lu has played a key role in many high-profile employee terminations, unrests, and investigations. Before joining Baker & McKenzie, Ms. Lu worked for a U.S. litigation firm for three years and defended a wide variety of employment suits and business matters. She had experience in complex multidistrict litigation in state and federal courts in the United States.

Given Ms. Lu’s combined experience in transactions and litigation and in China and the United States, she can quickly analyze legal and practical strategies in complex cross-border matters and harmonize cultural differences

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Asia Employment Law Workshop Series

A. 15 November 2016 - China Employment LawB. 16 November 2016 - Vietnam Employment Law

16 November 2016 – Vietnam Employment Law

AGENDA:Introduction to Vietnam Employment Law• Overview of employment law in Vietnam• Brief on probation and labor contract

Employee Termination• Cases of employment termination - Automatic termination - Unilateral termination by employer - Cases of unilateral termination by employer - Restriction to unilateral termination by employer - Consequences of illegal unilateral termination by employer - Unilateral termination by employee - Termination due to retrenchment - Termination of General Director/Legal Representative (CEO) - Termination package

Employee Dismissals & Disciplinary• Internal Labor regulations• General rules on disciplinary measures• Causes for dismissal• Restriction to the application of disciplinary measures• Statute of limitation for application of disciplinary

measures• Procedures of application of disciplinary measures

Labour Dispute Resolution and Restrictive Covenants• Labour dispute resolution• Restrictive Covenants

Mr. Kevin B. Hawkins

Partner

Ho Chi Minh City Office

Phone: (84-8) 3827 7300

Email: kevin.hawkins@vilaf.com.vn

Professional summary Kevin has more than twelve years experience as a registered foreign lawyer in Vietnam. Based in Ho Chi Minh City, Kevin advises clients on a variety of matters including business formation, oil, gas & power, education, trading & distribution, mining, mergers & acquisitions, property development, employment, corporate governance and international trade.

Kevin is a US lawyer (admitted in Washington, DC) with significant project development experience in the US including preparation and negotiation of project agreements for the development of a proposed LNG receiving terminal in The Bahamas, a 500 MW joint venture electric power plant in Turkey, and a 900 MW electric power plant in Mississippi, United States.

In Vietnam, Kevin has advised on various real property development, infrastructure, and energy-related projects. Kevin advised a multinational consortium in its bid to develop the 1200MW Nghi Son 2 power project. He is a frequent presenter at conferences on energy, M&A, global trade and employment in Vietnam.

Kevin is a Recommended Corporate and M&A Lawyer by the Asia Pacific Legal 500 (2012). Chambers Asia Pacific 2013 ranked Kevin in both Projects, Infrastructure and Energy and Corporate/M&A. "Kevin Hawkins is 'clear, confident and knowledgeable' according to sources. He has solid experience in M&A work, public listings and both onshore and offshore investment."

Trainer’s Details:Kevin HawkinsPartnerVILAF

• Recommended Corporate and M&A Lawyer by the Asia Pacific Legal 500(2012).• Ranked as Leading Lawyer in Vietnam by Chambers Asia Pacific 2014• Recognized for being “clear–thinking and influential” Chambers Asia Pacific 2014

Kevin has more than twelve years experience as a registered foreign lawyer in Vietnam. Based in Ho Chi Minh City, Kevin advises clients on a variety of matters including business formation, oil, gas & power, education, trading & distribution, mining, mergers & acquisitions, property development, employment, corporate governance and international trade. Kevin is a US lawyer (admitted in Washington, DC) with significant project development experience in the US including preparation and negotiation of project agreements for the development of a proposed LNG receiving terminal in The Bahamas, a 500 MW joint venture electric power plant in Turkey, and a 900 MW electric power plant in Mississippi, United States.

In Vietnam, Kevin has advised on various real property development, infrastructure, and energy-related projects. Kevin advised a multinational consortium in its bid to develop the 1200MW Nghi Son 2 power project. He is a frequent presenter at conferences on energy, M&A, global trade and employment in Vietnam.

Kevin is a Recommended Corporate and M&A Lawyer by the Asia Pacific Legal 500 (2012). Chambers Asia Pacific 2013 ranked Kevin in both Projects, Infrastructure and Energy and Corporate/M&A.”Kevin Hawkins is ‘clear, confident and knowledgeable’ according to sources. He has solid experience in M&A work, public listings and both onshore and offshore investment.” Chambers Asia Pacific 2013. Chambers Asia Pacific recently published in its 2016 guide that “Clients appreciate his efficiency, one noting that Hawkins ‘finds answers to my questions and does it quickly - I appreciate that.”

Vietnam’s employment law framework has come under increased scrutiny given booming business investments and resulting developments in regulations in the region. It is critical for the HR and in-house legal functions to understand the labour laws governing the country to avoid costly employment litigation risks in relation to non-compliance. Hence, knowledge in the application and compliance to the labour requirements is fundamental for conducting a successful business in Vietnam. HRM Asia’s present one day value-add workshop addressing the hottest topical issues surrounding Vietnam’s updated employment regulation – distinguished benefits, cross border employment and termination of employment.

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