The document advertises two employment law workshops in Asia on November 15th and 16th, 2016 in Singapore. The first workshop on November 15th focuses on employment law in China and will cover the country's evolving labor regulations, common employment issues and compliance challenges in China, as well as managing terminations and restructurings. The second workshop on November 16th focuses on employment law in Vietnam and will address topics like employee termination, dismissals and disciplinary measures, and labor dispute resolution. Both workshops will be led by practicing lawyers from their respective countries.

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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 Series
10TH
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 basis
Trainer: Zheng Lu, Special Counsel,
Baker & McKenzie

2. Asia Employment Law Workshop Series
A. 15 November 2016 - China Employment Law
B. 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 Lu
Special Counsel
Baker & 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
Hilton Singapore

3. Asia Employment Law Workshop Series
A. 15 November 2016 - China Employment Law
B. 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 register
foreign lawyer in Vietnam. Based in Ho Chi Minh City, Kev
advises clients on a variety of matters including busine
formation, oil, gas & power, education, trading & distributio
Trainer’s Details:
Kevin Hawkins
Partner
VILAF
• 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.
Hilton Singapore

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Asia Employment Law Workshop Series
10TH
ANNUAL EMPLOYMENT LAW ASIA