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From February 13, 2026, when the enterprise is equitized, employees who commit to working long-term for the enterprise for at least 3 years are allowed to buy up to a maximum of 2,000 to 5,000 shares depending on the employee. Photo: Hai Nguyen

Employees who commit to working long-term for businesses are allowed to buy more shares

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Reader with email phandienxxx@gmail. com asks: Can employees who commit to working long-term for equitized enterprises buy more shares?

Surplus employees when enterprises are equitized will enjoy policies according to the provisions of law. Photo: Nam Duong

Equitization of enterprises, how do redundant employees benefit from policies

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Reader with email congsonxxx@gmail. com asks: When enterprises are equitized, how do redundant employees enjoy policies?

Is playing cards for "money" during Tet a violation of the law

Is playing cards for "money" during Tet a violation of the law

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To make the Tet holiday fully meaningful, lawyers have advised people to absolutely avoid gambling games disguised as entertainment.

Subjects buying shares at preferential prices when equitizing enterprises include: Employees working under labor contracts and enterprise managers of equitized enterprises at the time of determining the value of equitized enterprises. Photo: Hai Nguyen

Preferential shares for employees when equitizing enterprises

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Reader with email lenaxxx@gmail. com asks: When a business is equitized, how is the sale of shares at preferential prices to employees?

The summons must clearly state the conditions for testimony and examination. Photo: C.A.

Summoning and protecting witnesses, examiners

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The summons must clearly state the conditions for testimony and examination; commitment to ensure safety of life, living conditions, travel, and payment of expenses for witnesses...

Employment service businesses are responsible for creating, updating, and managing labor data for job counseling and job introduction registration. Photo: Duc Long

8 responsibilities of businesses operating in employment services

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Reader with email lethai@gmail.com asks: What responsibilities do businesses operating in employment services have under the new regulations?

From January 1, 2026, the Law on Personal Data Protection officially takes effect, stipulating 7 prohibited acts, including buying, selling, leaking and using personal data illegally.

7 prohibited acts under the Law on Personal Data Protection from 2026

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According to Article 7 of the Law on Personal Data Protection, from January 1, 2026, the following 7 acts will be strictly prohibited and sanctioned according to regulations.

Lawyers advise on the rights and obligations of employees with electronic labor contracts

Rights when participating in electronic labor contracts of workers

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The Government has just issued Decree 337/2025/ND-CP (effective from January 1, 2026) Regulating electronic labor contracts.

In case it is necessary to serve the election work or to ensure stability and continuity in the organization and operation of villages and residential groups, the People's Committees of provinces and cities shall consider and decide on extending the term of the Village Head. Photo: VGP

Village head's term extended by more than 2.5 years according to Official Dispatch 3940

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Implementing the extension of the term of Village Head (hamlet), Residential Group Head for more than 2.5 years according to the content in Official Dispatch 3940 of the People's Committee of Cao Bang province.

From January 1, 2026, businesses wishing to be granted a job service operating license need to deposit 300 million VND. Photo: Duc Long

Employment service businesses must deposit 300 million VND

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Reader with email lethai@gmail.com asks: What are the conditions for businesses to be granted a job service operating license according to the new regulations?

The Ministry of Home Affairs guides allowances and salary ranking for commune-level civil servants according to new regulations. Graphics: Huong Giang

Ministry of Home Affairs guides salary ranking for commune-level civil servants according to new regulations

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The Ministry of Home Affairs issued detailed guidelines on the allowance regime and salary ranking for commune-level officials and civil servants, and non-specialized workers from 2026.

4 groups of retired military officers are not entitled to convalescence benefits. Graphics: Tra My

Cases where retired officers are not entitled to nurse benefits from 2026

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There are 4 groups of retired military officers who are not subject to the regime of nursing and care when suffering from serious illnesses according to Decree 343 from January 1, 2026.

From 2026, the law stipulates cases where employees are allowed to withdraw social insurance at once, based on Clause 1, Article 70 of the 2024 Law on Social Insurance.It's a bit of a bit of a bit of a bit of a bit of a bit.

6 cases with one-time social insurance withdrawal from 2026

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From 2026, the law stipulates cases where employees are allowed to withdraw social insurance at once, based on Clause 1, Article 70 of the 2024 Law on Social Insurance.

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Officially from July 1, 2026, civil servants will receive a sum of money if they do not take a year off. Graphics: Tra My

Civil servants are paid for unpaid annual leave days from July 1, 2026

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Civil servants who do not take leave or do not take leave without the end of the year are entitled to payment for days without leave according to internal spending regulations from July 1, 2026.

The commune-level People's Committee (Commune-level Military Command) summarizes and manages the number and list of military officers retiring permanently in the commune to implement regimes and policies according to regulations. Photo: Hai Nguyen

Military officer managers retired from January 2026

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Reader with email lethai@gmail.com asks: How is the management of retired Army officers?

3 special allowance levels applied to the armed forces from 2026

Special allowance level applied to the armed forces from 2026

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The Ministry of Home Affairs guides the adjustment of the special allowance regime for civil servants, public employees and armed forces working in remote islands and border areas.

In 2026, who will receive a one-time death gratuity

In 2026, who will receive a one-time death gratuity

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From 2026, the one-time death gratuity regime will be applied according to the 2024 Law on Social Insurance, clearly stipulating the following cases.

Those entering the Army are entitled to a support allowance increased by 250% of their current salary

Subjects entitled to additional allowances of 250% when joining the army

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The Government has just issued Decree 363/2025, which stipulates a policy of valuing talent for the Vietnam People's Army.

Within 05 working days from the date the military officer receives the retirement decision, submit the Military Officer Retirement Registration Form to the Commune-level People's Committee (Commune-level Military Command) where he is permanently residing for initial registration. Photo: qdnd.vn

How to register military officers to retire from January 2026

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Reader with email trantoan@gmail.com asks: How is the registration for retirement of military officers?

There are 4 groups of retired military officers who have not enjoyed the nursing regime since 2026. Photo: Huong Nha

4 groups of retired military officers not entitled to nursing regime

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Reader with email phamnguyenxxx@gmail.com asks: Which retired military officers are not entitled to nurse benefits?