When employers fail to update workers’ social insurance records, hindering access to social insurance benefits, employees must take proactive measures to protect their rights. According to Article 48, Clause 3 of the 2019 Labor Code, upon termination of a labor contract, the employer is responsible for completing procedures to confirm the duration of social insurance…
Organized in Ho Chi Minh City on October 31, 2023, and in Hanoi on November 3, 2023, ASL LAW participated in the seminar “Developing and Implementing Policies to Promote ‘Responsible Business Practices’: EU Experience & Practice in Vietnam/Participation of Businesses & Social Organizations.” On July 14, 2023, Vietnam Prime Minister issued the National Action Program…
On October 24, 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) officially issued a notice initiating an anti-dumping investigation on aluminum extrusions and aluminum products imported from 15 countries/territories, including Vietnam. The countries under investigation for anti-dumping of aluminum extrusions and aluminum imports into the U.S. include Colombia, Dominica, Ecuador, India, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico, China,…
On October 23, 2023, Vietnam issued Decision No. 2751/QĐ-BCT regarding the end-of-term review of the application of anti-dumping measures on certain flat rolled alloy or non-alloy steel products, painted or coated, imported from South Korea and China into Vietnam. The flat rolled alloy or non-alloy steel products, painted or coated, imported from South Korea and…
According to information from the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) on October 31, 2023, certain Vietnamese businesses exporting shrimp products to the U.S. market are under investigation for countervailing duties based on a lawsuit filed by the American Shrimp Processors Association (ASPA). Apart from Vietnam, ASPA has also filed for initiation on…
In the context of economic development, payment to social insurance for employees is a legal obligation of Vietnamese businesses. However, some businesses do not comply with these regulations, leading to serious issues concerning the rights and social welfare of employees. Several proposed measures aim to address this situation, including significantly increasing fines for businesses that…
In the Vietnamese social insurance system, ensuring the issuance of social insurance books to employees is a crucial responsibility often underestimated by businesses. Failure to fulfill this responsibility can lead to legal penalties under social insurance laws, jeopardizing the rights of employees and significantly impacting their livelihoods. According to Article 18(2) and Article 19(3) of…
In Vietnam, when participating in the social insurance system, Vietnamese workers have the right to access unemployment insurance policies as well as the option to withdraw lump-sum social insurance. There is a common misconception among workers in Vietnam that withdrawing lump-sum social insurance benefits exempts them entirely from the social insurance system and other related…
The European Union (EU) has a comprehensive legal framework on trade remedy to ensure fairness in international trade and protect the industries of its member states. These regulations are aimed at safeguarding the EU market from unfair practices by external countries. The body responsible for trade remedy measures within the EU is the European Commission….
On October 27, 2023, the Indonesian Trade Security Committee (Komite Pengamanan Perdagangan Indonesia – KPPI) issued Notice No. 05/KPPI/PENG/10/2023, initiating an investigation into the application of safeguard measures for cotton yarn products from Vietnam. The Indonesian Textile Association (API) filed the request on behalf of Vietnamese cotton yarn manufacturers urging the KPPI to initiate safeguard…