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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…
28
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…
09
Jan
Jan
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…
06
May
May
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…
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Apr
Apr
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…
09
Apr
Apr
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…
10
Apr
Apr
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…
