December 2, 2016
On June 29, 2016, the National Assembly of Vietnam passed a resolution to delay the implementation of Vietnam’s new Penal Code (“New Code”) allegedly due to the discovery of numerous errors contained within the New Code.As a result of the resolution, enhanced criminal liability for unlawful dismissals under the New Code will not apply until an amended version of the New Code takes effect. Until then, the provisions of the current Penal Code (“Current Code”), containing less severe penalties, will continue to apply.