If you are an Employer

Navigating Lao employment laws and regulations can pose a challenge for employers. Legal issues impact all stages of the employment lifecycle, from recruitment to engagement to termination. Employers must build and maintain workplaces that meet ever-changing market conditions. A key foundation to effective human resource management is well-drafted employment agreements and labour handbooks.

If you are an Employee

Before signing an employment agreement for a new job, many employees (especially senior executives) will consider having their employment contract reviewed by a lawyer to reduce risk and provide certainty about the employment arrangement.

Employment Law Advice

Seeking legal advice can ensure employment issues do not arise later on. For instance, we are frequently asked to comment on:

• Comparison of fixed-term and permanent employment contracts;
• Calculation of severance payment; and
• Meaning and consequences of “unjustified termination”.

Please see our articles and case studies discussing employment law and other issues.

Corporate Immigration

Whether you are looking to come to Laos on an employment visa, a business visa or an expert visa, you may seek assistance and advice of our lawyers.

Our team can assist with:

• Employment visas;
• Business visas;
• Expert visas;
• Approval of foreign employees’ quota;
• Police clearance (criminal record) certificates; and
• Birth certificates.

We provide immigration advice to both applicants looking to work in Laos, as well as Lao businesses looking to attract foreign employees and investors.