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According to the latest draft of the Social Insurance Law, the Government has withdrawn the proposal allowing employees to cover the debts of employers who fail to pay social insurance for them to receive pensions. Instead, the Government proposes having the authority to decide on the beneficiaries, conditions, levels of pension, and survivorship benefits, and…
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Jun
Jun
Material liability is a distinctive concept in the field of labor. Unlike types of damages in commercial and civil fields, which dictate that compensation includes both material and moral aspects, as well as potential benefits, material liability only arises when an employee causes direct damage to the employer’s property. This does not cover indirect damage…
22
Jun
Jun
The incidence of occupational accidents in the informal labor sector is very high, with over 1,400 fatalities annually. In response to this situation, the Ministry of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs (MOLISA) has proposed issuing a Decree on voluntary occupational accident insurance for freelancers to improve social welfare. The target participants are workers aged 15…
24
Aug
Aug
Recently, authorities in Vietnam have uncovered and dealt with numerous cases of buying and selling documents for social insurance benefits, such as hospital discharge papers, aimed at exploiting the system. Despite these efforts, this malpractice continues to persist. A simple search on Facebook for terms like “hospital admission papers,” “hospital discharge papers,” and “medical certificates”…
05
Jun
Jun
The draft of the Social Insurance Law proposes allowing workers to pay the overdue social insurance contributions owed by their employers, ensuring they meet the conditions to receive benefits. This measure aims to protect workers’ rights in cases where the employer is unable to pay social insurance, such as due to bankruptcy, dissolution, or absconding….
06
Jun
Jun
In the draft of the amended Employment Law, the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor proposes exempting workers who have paid unemployment insurance for over 12 years but have not yet received benefits from continuing contributions. Under current regulations, workers who have continuously or intermittently paid unemployment insurance for a total of 12 years are entitled…
08
Jan
Jan
The National Assembly continues to discuss two options for lump sum withdrawal of social insurance, but the Standing Committee of the National Assembly considers this a complex issue directly affecting the rights of workers. Therefore, proposals need to be thoroughly discussed to select the appropriate option. On May 27, the National Assembly dedicated the entire…
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May
May
The demand for lump-sum social insurance withdrawals by foreign workers in Vietnam is rapidly increasing in the context of migration from developed countries to developing countries becoming one of the main trends in the global labor market. The process of lump-sum social insurance withdrawal is a significant legal issue, requiring an understanding of the social…
03
Jun
Jun
The current unemployment benefits policy in Vietnam has several shortcomings, making it inadequate for societal changes and failing to ensure workers’ rights during difficult times. Therefore, the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor has recently proposed several amendments to the unemployment benefits regulations in Vietnam. The Vietnam General Confederation of Labor suggests increasing the unemployment benefit…
04
Jun
Jun
Occupational accidents are a critical issue in the field of labor safety and hygiene in Vietnam, clearly stipulated in legal documents to protect the rights and health of workers. Below are the main legal regulations on occupational accidents in Vietnam: Occupational Accidents An occupational accident is an unexpected incident occurring during the working process that…
