In addition to the monetary unemployment benefits, unemployed individuals who meet the criteria for receiving unemployment benefits in Vietnam can access other support policies under the unemployment insurance scheme. This is one of the lesser-known aspects, leading to a lack of awareness among the workforce, thereby hindering their ability to fully avail the benefits from…
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…
Awareness of responsible business among businesses remains limited, with some even confusing it with corporate social responsibility. ASL LAW was a speaker at the Workshop on developing and implementing policies to promote “Responsible Business Practices: Experience in the European Union (EU), Thailand” During the workshop on developing and implementing policies to promote “Responsible business practices: Experience…
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,…
Over a span of more than three years, the Vietnam-European Union Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) has played a crucial role in enabling robust recovery in exports to the EU. It transitioned from a 1.8% decline in 2020 to impressive increases of 14.2% in 2021 and 16.8% in 2022. Additionally, the proportion of capital invested by…
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…