An occupational accident is an incident causing bodily injury or death to a worker, occurring during the work process or while performing work-related duties. This includes break times, meals, personal hygiene, bathing, and preparation or conclusion of work at the workplace. To clearly determine information related to the accident, including the cause, responsibility, and compensation…
Recently, the Vietnamese government announced the approval of swapping public holiday on the April 30th – May 1st occasion to extend the holiday period to 5 days from April 27th to May 1st. This schedule applies to civil servants, but the Ministry encourages business owners to apply it to workers, ensuring full implementation of salary…
Recently, the latest amendment of the Social Insurance Law Project has included a proposal for Vietnamese workers participating in voluntary social insurance to be able to retire early by 2-5 years without deduction in benefits. The amended Social Insurance Law Project has been discussed by the National Assembly in the session of October 2023, expected…
From July 2024, a comprehensive reform of the salary system in Vietnam will be implemented, symbolizing a significant step in addressing issues related to income and wage fairness. This new policy will affect millions of workers nationwide and bring positive changes to their lives and labor productivity. The salary reform policy aims to enhance fairness…
Currently, Vietnam does not yet have precise figures regarding the expected increase in retirement pensions and social insurance subsidies starting from July 2024. However, it is anticipated that the retirement pensions and subsidies will be increased by approximately 6%. Of note, a decree regarding the continued adjustment of retirement pensions is expected to be submitted…
In recent years, the use of foreign labor in Vietnam has become a trend. From multinational companies to small and medium enterprises, the demand for foreign labor is increasing due to their higher expertise compared to local workers. However, the question arises: why does Vietnam need to explain the use of foreign labor? Despite having…
Recently, the Vietnamese Ministry of Finance has officially expressed its opinion, proposing to reconsider the proposal to increase pensions and allowances by the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs, citing that the projected funding would exceed 17 trillion Vietnamese dong, surpassing the budget’s balancing capability. The Ministry of Finance has issued a letter in…
The worker’s right to strike in the Vietnamese Labor Code reflects progress and fairness in labor relations in the market, the most fundamental factor contributing to material wealth for the economy. Organizing strikes is not only a means to protect the interests of workers but also a mechanism to regulate labor relations, creating conditions for…
The right to strike of employees in the Vietnamese Labor Code reflects progress and fairness in labor relations in the market, the most fundamental factor in creating material wealth for the economy. Organizing strikes is not only a means to protect the interests of employees but also a mechanism to regulate labor relations, creating conditions…
Working hours are not only an important aspect of daily life but also a determinant of the quality of life and the socio-economic development of individuals and society as a whole. Built on the principles of fairness and sustainable development, the Vietnamese Labor Law of 2019 has set forth several significant points regarding working hours,…