Labor relations between enterprises and individuals are expressed in the legal form of labor contracts signed and implemented by the parties. In which, wage is a basic term, representing the value of labor, enterprises must clearly state in contracts and pay employees based on the effort they have put in. This not only ensures labor rights but also contributes to the development of the labor market, bringing business efficiency to enterprises. Any violation must be sanctioned in the form of late payment interest on late wages, except in cases where the enterprises encounter certain difficulties, as permitted by law. The research in this article clarifies wages and the obligation to pay wages of enterprises under Vietnamese law and proposes solutions to overcome the limitations arising from practice.