Regulations on Electronic Labour Contracts under Decree No. 337/2025/ND-CP

Decree 337/2025/ND-CP (effective 1 January 2026) provides detailed guidance on electronic labour contracts — including digital signatures, the role of third parties and data-protection requirements — addressing a gap in the 2019 Labour Code.

Electronic signatures & validity: Contracts require digital signatures, timestamping by both parties and certification by an e-contract service provider.

Third parties & platform: The service provider manages digital signatures, security, data integrity and identity authentication. Contracts are also stored on the national Electronic Labour Contract Platform, which assigns a contract ID code.

Businesses should proactively review their compliance practices and establish clear internal data-protection protocols.